When was this manor built?

The manor dates to the fifteenth century and was connected to the fief of Mondoubleau.

Can one visit the interior?

Visiting conditions are not specified; it is advisable to inquire at the town hall or local tourism office.

What remains of the original defenses?

A small square tower with loopholes remains in the entrance courtyard, and sections of ancient moats survive partially around the site.

Ancien manoir de Rocheux

Mondoubleau

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Where: Mondoubleau

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Ancien manoir de Rocheux stands in Mondoubleau (Loir-et-Cher), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

This fifteenth-century manor was once bound to the fief of Mondoubleau. Its architecture reflects the defensive concerns and status of its time: a square tower on the rear facade, a small defensive tower with loopholes in the entrance courtyard, and moats that once surrounded it. The main front displays a flattened arch doorway framed by pilasters and topped by a pediment with sculptural ornament, while the interior retains chimneys decorated with heraldic shields.

What to know

The building has been listed as a historical monument since 1948.
Access and visiting conditions are not specified; it is advisable to check in advance with the municipality or tourist office.
Outbuildings remain around the entrance courtyard.
The moats that once surrounded the manor survive only in part.

Where this château is

Mondoubleau · Loir-et-Cher · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Mondoubleau, Loir-et-Cher

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00098497
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

When was this manor built?: The manor dates to the fifteenth century and was connected to the fief of Mondoubleau.
Can one visit the interior?: Visiting conditions are not specified; it is advisable to inquire at the town hall or local tourism office.
What remains of the original defenses?: A small square tower with loopholes remains in the entrance courtyard, and sections of ancient moats survive partially around the site.