Château de Toury

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The Château de Toury is located in the commune of Neuvy, in the Allier department, about 5 km north of the village. A fortified castle from the early 13th century, it then belonged to the de Toury family before passing to the Breschard and de Bressolles families. It was counted among the four principal baronies of the Bourbonnais. King Charles VII stayed there in 1457. According to tradition, the writer Jean de Meung is said to have composed part of the Roman de la Rose there. In the 15th century the estate passed to Anne of France, known as Anne de Beaujeu. It was later owned by the le Tailleur family, ducal officers, and then, in 1729, by the provost de Ruelle, a canon of Moulins. Its last owner under the Ancien Régime, Pierre Legros, emigrated during the French Revolution. The château now belongs to the de Ségonzac family. The east façade, more strongly marked by its defensive character, contrasts with the west façade, which was extensively remodelled after Anne de Beaujeu's ownership. The Château de Toury remains private property and is not protected as a historic monument.