But the exterior of the Beast’s castle? That was a whole other story. They didn’t build just one castle—they stole bits from two real ones.
The main inspiration came from Château de Chambord in France’s Loire Valley. But the filmmakers said, “Nah, let’s make it greener.” So they used digital magic to blend it with Rousham Park in Oxfordshire, England.
Rousham Park is a real 17th-century estate. You can visit it today. Just don’t expect a talking wardrobe or a grumpy candelabra.
