Château de Trécesson... by vignouse

Château de Trécesson...

...in the rain.

The first recorded construction on this site dates from 843; the present building was begun around 1440 by the Trécesson family. The moated château, which has its own private chapel - the Chapel of St. John - is still inhabited today... by the Trécesson family.

There are many stories and legends attaching to the château, of which the best known is the story of La Dame Blanche - The White Lady. Around 1750 a new bride was abducted on the night of her wedding (probably by her two brothers who were against the marriage) and buried alive in the grounds of the château. This wicked deed was witnessed by a poacher who informed the chatelaine of this heinous crime. Her grave was found at first light and she was disinterred still breathing, but died shortly afterwards without revealing the identity of her abductors. Her wedding dress and her bouquet rested on the altar of the chapel until the revolution as witness to her dreadful fate.

Must be BoB!
It is scary to think that the people you have to fear the most is your family. In a murder husband and family must be cleared first. Keep one eye open when you sleep tonight.
June 5th, 2019  
goodness. what a story. and what an image
June 5th, 2019  
good composition and presentation - fascinating legacy for the chateau
June 5th, 2019  
lovely POV
June 6th, 2019  
A beautiful scene and fascinating history
June 6th, 2019  
You should publish a book - these photos are so well taken! fav
June 6th, 2019  
Gorgeous image, very sharp.
June 6th, 2019  
A great shot of the château and interesting story to go with it.
June 6th, 2019  
Ko*
I love the old castles but most (if not all) have a horrible history. The picture you made of this one is stunning... fav
June 6th, 2019  
Very atmospheric photo, in keeping with the story of the White Lady.
June 6th, 2019  
wow it gives me shivers just looking at the majesty of it!
June 6th, 2019  
beautiful presentation of this amazing building - and what a sad story
June 6th, 2019  
What an incredible history this building must have, fav :)
June 6th, 2019  
Fantastic capture with great architectural details and interesting history
June 6th, 2019  
Never think about the worst scenario! If you've thought about it, chances are, someone else has too... Watch your back!

Chilling image!
June 6th, 2019  
Arresting image with fabulous detail.
June 6th, 2019  
A beautiful chateau, lovely capture. Fav!! 😀
June 6th, 2019  
I like the dark clouds in the scene, it gives it the mysterious feeling. Especially with the story of the white Lady behind.
June 6th, 2019  
@joansmor Shouldn't that read 'In a murder, husband/wife and family must be cleared first.' ?!
June 6th, 2019  
In some of the things I have seen lately it has been the children. Maybe I am watching too much Dateline.
June 6th, 2019  
Beautiful castle and love the moody sky!
June 6th, 2019  
Expertly photographed. Fav
June 6th, 2019  
Amazing capture. Great story.
June 6th, 2019  
This would be the perfect illustration for a novelized story about La Dame Blanche...
June 6th, 2019  
Love the moodiness
June 7th, 2019  
Beautiful
June 7th, 2019  
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