The history of the Beauvoir Keep - A thousand years of watching over Blois
Majestically erected in the heart of Blois, le Donjon Beauvoir is one of those rare places where history still seems to vibrate in every stone. Built in XIᵉ centuryAt the time, the town was fortifying itself to protect itself and assert its strategic importance, and it formed part of the imposing medieval defences that encircled the historic centre.
This keep reported directly to the Count of BloisHe was a powerful lord whose influence was felt throughout the region. He was a private fiefdomA symbol of authority and prestige, it played an essential role in guarding access to the city.
Over the centuries, the Beauvoir Keep has been used for a variety of purposes. For a long time it was a lookout post and a marker of power, but at certain times it was also used as a place of detention. This function, although more austere, testifies to its strategic importance and architectural robustness.
A discreet witness to the city's joys and torments, it has seen lords, craftsmen, travellers and inhabitants come and go. From its 24-metre height, it has contemplated the rise of the royal castle, the lively markets on the quays of the Loire and the great urban transformations that have shaped Blois.
Listed historic monumentThe Donjon Beauvoir has survived nearly a thousand years, retaining its proud and elegant silhouette.
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