Château de Montrésor https://chateaudemontresor.com/en/ 1000 ans d'art & d'histoire Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:09:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://chateaudemontresor.com/storage/cropped-logo-insine-chateau-montresor-vert-empire-32x32.png Château de Montrésor https://chateaudemontresor.com/en/ 32 32 The Night of the Castles – 7th edition https://chateaudemontresor.com/en/evenements/the-night-of-the-castles-7th-edition/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:16:08 +0000 https://chateaudemontresor.com/evenements/the-night-of-the-castles-7th-edition/ Two evenings, two journeys out of time…

Evening 1 – Lights of the Second Empire: World’s Fairs as you’ve never seen them before!

Immerse yourself in the excitement of the Second Empire and let yourself be swept away by the magic of the great World’s Fairs! A unique evening awaits you with entertainment starting at 6.30 pm to help you better understand the workings of this era.

Evening 2 – Tales from travels: from Poland to Touraine.

Then, extend the experience with a unique guided tour starting at 8 p.m., with the exceptional opening of rooms that are usually closed to the public. A captivating evening of games, history and well-kept secrets…

When stories cross borders… This guided tour takes you from Poland to Touraine through intertwined tales, legends and destinies. As you wander around, let yourself be enchanted by the voices whispering of the past and the intertwined imaginations of two lands rich in culture and memory. A poetic evening, warm and full of surprises.

About the castle

Overlooking the Indrois valley, Montrésor Castle harmoniously blends medieval fortress and Renaissance elegance.

Founded in the 11th century by Foulques Nerra, the powerful Count of Anjou, it was remodelled in the 15th century by Imbert de Batarnay, advisor to the kings of France. In the 19th century, the château enjoyed a new lease of life thanks to Polish Count Xavier Branicki, a close associate of Napoleon III, who restored it with great refinement and turned it into a place of Franco-Polish remembrance.

Listed as a historic monument, the castle retains its rich furnishings and an exceptional collection of paintings, offering an intimate atmosphere frozen in time.

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]]> Xavier Branicki and the Universal Exhibitions of the Second Empire https://chateaudemontresor.com/en/evenements/xavier-branicki-and-the-universal-exhibitions-of-the-second-empire/ https://chateaudemontresor.com/en/evenements/xavier-branicki-and-the-universal-exhibitions-of-the-second-empire/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:14:31 +0000 https://chateaudemontresor.com/evenements/xavier-branicki-and-the-universal-exhibitions-of-the-second-empire/ The World’s Fairs of 1855 and 1867 in Paris were veritable showcases of progress, attracting innovators, industrialists and patrons from around the world.

These exhibitions perfectly embodied the values of modernisation, international influence and innovation that were so dear to Xavier Branicki, the owner of the château.
Close to Napoleon III, who actively supported these events, Branicki enjoyed privileged access to them, where he could strengthen his networks, exchange ideas and invest in ambitious projects, particularly those related to infrastructure and new technologies.
A committed aristocrat, businessman and patron of the arts, Xavier Branicki played an active role in the dynamic progress that characterised the Second Empire. His involvement in the World’s Fairs allowed him to assert his status, promote a modern society and defend the Polish cause among political leaders.
The exhibition at Montrésor Castle, recently designated a ‘Maison des Illustres’ (House of Illustrious People), highlights the importance of this influential 19th-century figure and invites you to gain a better understanding of this vibrant period and discover the journey of a committed man at the crossroads of power, innovation and diplomacy.

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]]> https://chateaudemontresor.com/en/evenements/xavier-branicki-and-the-universal-exhibitions-of-the-second-empire/feed/ 0 Anne-Marie Fijal in concert at the piano https://chateaudemontresor.com/en/evenements/anne-marie-fijal-in-concert-at-the-piano/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:45:27 +0000 https://chateaudemontresor.com/evenements/anne-marie-fijal-in-concert-at-the-piano/ Montrésor Castle hosts the second edition of an exceptional recital. This year, the programme honours Liszt, Rachmaninov and Fijal, offering the audience a unique musical evening in this historic venue. Anne-Marie Fijal, pianist and composer, is the guest of honour for this evening. Trained at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris, her career as a concert performer has been enriched by unique and decisive encounters with painters, dancers, theatre and cinema artists. Fijal is a pianist, composer, in a word, a musician. Winner of prestigious awards, she participates in international festivals and performs in legendary venues such as the Avignon Festival and La Scala in Milan. Anne-Marie Fijal performs the repertoire she loves: Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninov, Ravel, Scabine, etc., which she accompanies with her own compositions.

Programme

  • Rachmaninov: Prelude Opus 3 No. 2 and Musical Moment Opus 10 No. 4
  • Liszt: Les lugubres gondolas 1 and 2, and Sonata in B minor
  • Fijal: Fragments 1

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