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Sign: Azay-le-Rideau - A plaque indicating the purchase of the castle by the state


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19 Rue Balzac, 37190 Azay-le-Rideau, France
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On the sign:
LE CHÂTEAU D’AZAY LE RIDEAU

A ÉTÉ ACQUIS PAR L’ÉTAT
LE 11 AOÛT 1905
AU MOYEN D’UN LEGS DE
M LÉON DRU

INGÉNIEUR CIVIL OFFICIER DE LA LÉGION D’HONNEUR.
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Comments:
The castle, built in the 16th century and renovated in the 17th and 18th centuries, passed through many owners, in 1905 it was sold to France state for 250,000 French francs.
The castle is recognized as a historical heritage site of France.

The castle was photographed that day Click for a larger image Click for a larger image

Translation of the text on the sign:
THE CHÂTEAU D’AZAY LE RIDEAU

WAS ACQUIRED BY THE STATE
ON AUGUST 11, 1905
BY MEANS OF A LEGACY FROM
MR LÉON DRU
CIVIL ENGINEER OFFICER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR.



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