Photo "Gizeux (Indre-et-Loire) Le Château (Médiéval et Renaissance). Cité dans une charte du XIème siècle, le château est certainement alors une motte féodale construite en bois. Au XVème siècle, le château est fortifié en pierre avec tours, enceinte, remparts, donjon. Aux XVI ème et XVIIème siècles, la forteresse est transformée en château à vivre. En 1741, le château s'enrichi de communs qui peuvent recevoir 40 chevaux et de nombreux corps de métiers. La seigneurie de Gizeux a appartenu à la famille de Joachim du Bellay* de 1315 à 1660. Le château devint ensuite propriété des marquis de Gizeux de la famille de Contades. En 1789, lors de la Révolution française, le marquis, Louis Gabriel de Contades* (1759-1825), opposant aux révolutionnaires, doit fuir le sol de France et trouve refuge à Saint Domingue. Il ne reviendra à Gizeux qu'en 1801. Joachim du Bellay, né en 1522 à Liré, au château de la Turmelière, est orphelin de père et de mère avant l'âge de 10 ans. Il est confié en tutelle à son frère aîné René qui ne s'en occupe guère. De temps à autres, il quitte le château paternel de la Turmelière pour se rendre à Gizeux, propriété de la famille. Vers l'âge de 20 ans, Joachim du Bellay rencontrera Pierre de Ronsard dans une auberge des bords de Loire. Ronsard écrit des vers. Joachim lui avoue qu'il compose également des poèmes. Ronsard doit rentrer au collège de Coqueret à Paris, du Bellay décide de le suivre. Au collège, ils auront comme professeur Jean Dorat qui leur fait découvrir les auteurs antiques. Ronsard et du Bellay forment alors un groupe littéraire, d'abord appelé "la Brigade", puis à partir de 1153, "la Pléiade". En 1549, le groupe de la Pléiade décide de publier un manifeste qu'écrit du Bellay: Défense et illustration de la langue française. Du Bellay s'éteindra de maladie le 1er janvier 1560. Louis Gabriel de Contades, marquis de Gizeux, fit partie des émigrés lors de la Révolution. Il participera à l'armée des princes en 1792, aux côtés des armées étrangères liguées contre la Révolution. (De son côté, Chateaubriand, malgré son mépris pour les courtisans de l'ancien régime " Incapables et méchants, [...] nains politiques suivis d’une nuée famélique de laquais, de flatteurs, de comédiens et de maîtresses, [...] êtres d’un moment se hâtant de sucer le sang du misérable et s’abîmant bientôt devant une autre génération d’insectes aussi fugitive et dévorante que la première", hésitera à rejoindre l'émigration, mais finira pas s'y résoudre, appréciant peu Robespierre, Danton et Marat. Il rejoindra l'armée des Princes à Trèves). Louis Gabriel de Contades passa à Saint Domingues en 1794. Il y commanda une légion de l'armée royale a la solde de l'Angleterre. Depuis 1791, Saint Domingue, colonie française, est en insurrection contre l'esclavage. A paris, l'insurrection, aidée par les anglais et les espagnols, est d'abord perçue comme une révolte de type "vendéen". La République envoie dans l'île deux commissaires (Santhonax et Polverel) avec un corps expéditionnaire. Les commissaires se résignent en juin 1793 d'affranchir les esclaves fidèles à la République, puis Sonthonax décide un affranchissement général. En 1794, trois députés de Saint-Domingue gagnent Paris pour convaincre la Convention d'une abolition générale de l'esclavage. Ce sera chose faite par le décret du 6 pluviôse An II (4 février 1794). Certains planteurs n'hésitent alors pas à appeler les Anglais à leur secours. Louis Gabriel de Contades, marquis de Gizeux commandera une légion à la solde de l'Angleterre. En 1801, Bonaparte, sous la pression du lobby colonial, décidera d'envoyer une expédition à Saint-Domingue et en Guadeloupe pour reconquérir ces terres devenues de fait indépendantes. En 1802, Bonaparte rétablira l'esclavage. Le marquis de Gizeux fera une carrière sous l'Empire, il deviendra baron impérial, chambellan de l'Empereur, etc.. Il sera conseiller général d'Indre-et-Loire. Il décèdera à Gizeux en juin 1825, à 65 ans." by Daniel Jolivet (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0) / Cropped from original

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How much is a rental car per day in Gizeux?
Get bang for your travel buck in Gizeux, with car rental prices within the past seven days starting from as low as $9 per day.
Can I rent a car from Tours - Loire Valley Airport (TUF)?
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Crowded city streets and cramped parking spaces are no problem for an economy car — the most popular rental type in Gizeux. Get behind the wheel of one of these and negotiate traffic like a dream. Affordable, reliable and good on gas, these small rides pack a punch. But Gizeux can be explored in almost any sort of rental you like. Compacts, premiums and SUVs are some other options to choose from.
Where can I go on a road trip from Gizeux?
Book some wheels, collect the keys and prepare to discover all the sights and sounds of Gizeux. But with tons of places to see in the surrounding areas, don’t let your journey stop there! Set your sat-nav to some of the other exciting places in the region:

  • Home to attractions galore, Le Mans is about 40 mi from Gizeux. First stop? Head on over to Circuit de la Sarthe, one of the city’s biggest highlights.
  • Angers, around 35 mi away, will also show you a good time. Chasing some sightseeing inspiration? Chateau dAngers is one of our favorite stops.
  • Get away from the fast pace of the city at Luxembourg Gardens. Approximately 140 mi from Gizeux, this is the place to go to get back to nature.

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You need to be at least 21. But there are some age-related requirements you should be aware of before you lock in your Gizeux wheels. If you’re a young motorist, many rental outlets will charge an additional fee and limit the sorts of vehicles you can rent. The exact surcharge, and which ages it applies to, differs between suppliers. It’s always a good idea to compare the rules.
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Cruising around Gizeux will be second nature to drivers from the U.S. This place, and the rest of France, sticks to the right side of the road.
What is the cheapest car rental in Gizeux?
According to prices found within the past seven days, the lowest daily rate for a cheap car rental in Gizeux was $9. The next best price was $11 per day. These rates were available on Expedia, with a rental starting date within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change and additional terms apply.
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Where can I find a Gizeux car rental if I am younger than 25?
Some Gizeux companies will rent to drivers under 25 years of age, and others won’t. Policies differ from supplier to supplier, so you’ll want to do some research. Also, find out if there are any extra costs. Some places will pass on a surcharge to young customers between the ages of 21 and 24. Always look through the terms and conditions so you know what to expect.
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