This extremely old photo of Bonnemare shows a view in perspective of the complete site.
The numbers and letters in the description below correspond to those on the map.
In the foreground, the Gate House (1) which contains the King’s Room, is flanked by two long Farm Buildings
On the left, the farm buildings which include the House for rent (8), the Cider-house (c) and its Press.
The buildings in the background form the main body of the Castle and on the ground floor are
- the Kitchen (a)
- the Large Drawing Room (b) and the main Staircase and on the first floor
- the Chambre de Parade (2) and its Boudoir
- the Louis XVI Suite (5) and the Yellow Room.
The Chapel (9) is concealed by the 450 year-old linden tree.
The north wing (on the far right) holds the Raoul de Bonnemare (6) and the Marie de France (7) Rooms.
In the rear of the photo one can distinguish very clearly, the ditch (“saut de loup”), which while preventing wild animals from entering the property does in no way break the view from the castle.
Don't miss either the surprising curiosities such as the Roasting Spit designed by Leonardo da Vinci or the very rare roof framework from Philibert Delorme.
