Oiron - Chateau d'Orion Attractions
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At Oiron (pop. 945) is an elegant Renaissance château, once the residence of the Comte de Caravaz, who appears as the Marquis of Carabas in Charles Perrault's fairytale, "Puss in Boots". Its most notable features are the Salle des Gardes, with 14 to 16th C. frescoes of scenes from the "Aeneid", and a fine Renaissance church (16th C.).
Construction of this château began near the end of the 15th C. and continued on into the 17th C. under the commissioning of various owners. Of particular note are the paintings in the Grande Galerie, which are excellent examples of French Renaissance artwork.
Construction of this château began near the end of the 15th C. and continued on into the 17th C. under the commissioning of various owners. Of particular note are the paintings in the Grande Galerie, which are excellent examples of French Renaissance artwork.
