REMAINS OF THE CASTLE OF CHANTELLE
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The castle, built by the Dukes of Bourbon on the location of an ancient fortress, rises on a rocky promontory overlooking the Boucle. It is considerably strengthened over the centuries, especially by Louis I, which strengthens it to the river. As early as 1497, Pierre II and his wife, Anne de France, expanded it, strengthened it by three new towers to the south, and made them their place of residence. It is from this castle that Charles de Bourbon leaves, in 1523, to join Charles Quint's troops. This treason earned him the confiscation of his property in 1527. The castle then serves as a garrison, or even a prison. In 1633, Louis XIII ordered his destruction, which was effective in 1635. Two towers, one covered in chestnut wood, and part of the wall on the side of the priory, are still visible. The location of the old tower is indicated by a circular mound of land and stone, surmounted by trees called La Motte-Bourbon.
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