Chart: Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Nantes – Cross-Stitch Design

An iconic landmark of Nantes, the Château des Ducs de Bretagne bears witness to centuries of history at the heart of Brittany's historic capital. Behind its imposing walls, punctuated by seven towers, lies an elegant ducal residence where flamboyant Gothic architecture blends with early Renaissance influences.

A defensive fortress facing the city and a refined palace open to its inner courtyard, the château captivates with the striking contrast between the whiteness of its sculpted facades and the power of its ramparts. Now fully restored, it remains one of the most visited heritage sites in western France.

This cross-stitch creation honors this remarkable edifice in a composition rich in architectural details. An elegant embroidery that will delight enthusiasts of history, French heritage, and beautiful cities of character.

The pattern was embroidered on a 5.5 stitches/cm ecru Aida fabric from DMC. This medium particularly highlights the many architectural details while preserving the subtlety of the nuances used in the composition. You can also create this pattern on an 11 threads/cm linen fabric embroidered over 2 warp threads and 2 weft threads. The resulting dimensions will be identical. Ecru, natural, or off-white fabrics perfectly emphasize the historical and elegant character of this representation of the château.

The charts are printed with symbols and colors (DMC ref.) on 6 pages.

Pattern size:

• 135 × 100 stitches, or approximately 24.5 × 18.2 cm
• Dimensions calculated for embroidery on 11 threads/cm linen embroidered over 2 warp threads and 2 weft threads or on 5.5 stitches/cm Aida fabric