La Truffière

Château des Milandes

The home of Josephine Baker

39 min from La Truffière

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A Renaissance château and a legendary life

Josephine Baker raised her rainbow tribe here from 1947 to 1968. Stage costumes, an Art Deco bathroom and the gardens tell her story, and the park’s birds of prey put on a falconry show in season.

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  • Self-guided visit
  • Ideal for families
  • Allow 2 hours