The Château de Gien is a historic manor in Gien, located in the Loiret, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire regions of France. Built in the 15th century for Anne of France, the castle has hosted notable figures including King Francis I, King Henry II, Queen consort Catherine de' Medici, King Charles IX, Queen consort Anne of Austria, and King Louis XIV.
The castle has been listed as an official monument since 1840 and has belonged to the French government since 1823. During World War II, it was bombed in 1940 and was later restored.
Today, the Château de Gien remains a significant heritage site and is home to a museum about hunting.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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