The
castle was founded by Odo 1 (973-996), Count of Blois. Throughout the castle's existence, it has been owned by numerous significant historical figures in French and European history. In the period between the late enlightenment and the romantic period,
Germaine de Staël was resident from April to August 1810. Many famous guests visited the lively and politically active Madame de Staël including
Madame Récamier,
Adelbert von Chamisso, the counts of Sabran and Salaberry as well as the author of "Adolphe",
Benjamin Constant. ==Gallery==