In medieval France, the presence of a dovecote, or “colombier,” within a castle’s estate was a potent symbol of power and prestige. Dovecotes were used to house pigeons, a luxury reserved only for the nobility and the wealthiest landowners. Story continues in the comments. — #dovecote #homingpigeon #chateaulife #chateaulover #castlelife #castlelovers #chinon #tourismefrance #frenchtravel #castletour #loirevalley #loirevalleytravel #loirevalleytour #loirevalleytourism #loirevalleycastles | Saving