Château d'Ussé




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"Le Chateau D’Usse served as the inspiration for the original story of Sleeping Beauty, penned by French author Charles Perrault (pioneer of the fairy tale genre). Walt Disney’s story is a sterilized version of the original, but just as charming nonetheless.
The original structure was built around 1000, including its prison tower, drawbridge, and moat. Talk about a fairy tale!
The tower of Le Chateu D’Usse is known as The Knight’s Tower. It featured “murder holes” which allowed defenders in the tower to jump out at anyone ascending or descending without alerting them that they were in any danger.
Today the castle is a private residence which allows tours of its first floor, tower, and gardens."
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