Sully-sur-Loire castle

France.Sully-sur-Loire Castle is a medieval castle of the Loire Valley, which is located on the left bank of the river and throughout history is considered a "Castle on four trade routes": water and three earthly. The date of the building's construction is unknown, but for the first time in the chronicles it was mentioned at the beginning of the 12th century. Initially, the castle was of great defensive importance. During the anti-government unrest, Anna of Austria and Cardinal Mazarin were hiding in it. At the beginning of the 18th century, Voltaire, persecuted for his satirical works, found refuge here from the Regent's wrath. Since 1962, the Sully-sur-Loire Castle has been owned by the state and is open to the public. It attracts tourists with its extraordinary interior and the Hall of Psyche. The latter contains interesting tapestries that tell the story of Psyche, Cupid and Venus.