Château d’Oiron is fun because it juxtaposes a contemporary art museum with the classic setting.
There are many famous chateau to visit near the Loire Petite Chateau. While classic chateau nearby are a lot of fun, we also enjoy something unusual. Château d’Oiron is such a place. It is a classic chateau juxtaposed with contemporary art. The quirkiness and scale of the art is fascinating. Large rooms are filled with unusual artistic perspective.
We also enjoy the natural setting of the chateau on a vast shallow valley. On a nice day we just sit outside and enjoy the space.
The small puppet in the lower right corner speaks and performs. It makes you laugh.
After the museum we like lunch at Relais du Chateau in the village of Oiron. This is a great value with good quality food at reasonable prices. There is an attractive outdoor terrace.
A enchanting gallery at Oiron with curiously modern old murals
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