FÈRE CASTLE.
The castle was begun in 1206, by Robert de Dreux and Jean de Bretagne, on an eminence which was artificially isolated from the neighbouring hill.
ENTRANCE TO THE GALLERY LEADING TO THE RUINS OF THE FEUDAL CASTLE OF FÈRE.
Anne de Montmorency, to whom it was given in 1528 by François Ier, transformed it into an elegant and rich mansion.
Large bay-windows were made in the towers and curtains. The mediæval entrance was replaced by the present magnificent covered bridge, which measures approximately 200 feet in length, 11 feet in width, and 65 feet in height, and which was probably built by the famous Renaissance architect, Jean Bullant (photo, p. 120).