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Ch\u00e2teau and Gardens of Rivau \u2013 Cultural visits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Description :<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Ch\u00e2teau du Rivau<\/strong> , a true historical monument from the 15th century<\/strong> , embodies the world of a fairy tale. It includes a keep, moats, a drawbridge, towers, a wall-walk, but also 16th-century royal stables<\/strong> , the Golden Fleece barn<\/strong> and the wine press<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

The history of the castle begins in the 13th century, when it was built by the Beauvau<\/strong> family, a prestigious lineage related to the Kings of France. In 1429, at the end of the Hundred Years' War<\/strong> , Joan of Arc<\/strong> and her companions came to Rivau to find carriage horses, as the castle was already renowned for the quality of its warhorses. In 1442, Pierre de Beauvau<\/strong> , First Chamberlain to Charles VI, obtained permission to fortify the Rivau castle.<\/p>\n

In the 16th century<\/strong> , during the Renaissance, Fran\u00e7ois de Beauvau, Grand Equerry to Francis I<\/strong> , built monumental<\/strong> stables in the courtyard of the royal stables to supply the royal stallions. The legend of Gargantua<\/strong> was also immortalized here by the humanist writer Rabelais<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

In the 17th century<\/strong> , the ch\u00e2teau was spared by Richelieu<\/strong> because his sister Fran\u00e7oise<\/strong> was married to Jean de Beauvau<\/strong> , Lord of Rivau. Since its complete restoration, begun about ten years ago, the ch\u00e2teau has received prestigious awards, including the Grand Prix des Friends of Vieilles Maisons Fran\u00e7aises<\/strong> in 1996 and the 1st Prix Point de Vue – Demeure Historique<\/strong> in 2001. Thanks to the passion of its owners, Rivau has regained its place among the jewels of the Loire Valley<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Le Rivau<\/strong> is much more than a medieval castle: it is a unique place, combining art, history, gardens, and the art of winemaking. This private estate, carefully and tastefully restored, attracts an exclusive clientele seeking culture and beauty.<\/p>\n

Prices and opening hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The castle is open every day from March 29th to November 11th, 2025.<\/p>\n