What remains of Barjouville castle?

The entrance gateway and a circular corner tower in brick, dating from the sixteenth century. Most of the original building has disappeared.

What was this building used for?

It was a prestrière, a residence affiliated with Chartres cathedral chapter.

Can you see sculptures there?

Yes, the keystone of the gateway bears lions and cherubs sculpted in stone.

Château de Barjouville

Barjouville Castle

Barjouville

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Barjouville

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Ancien évêché et ses jardins, actuellement Musée des Beaux-ArtsOpen to visitors5 km

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

Barjouville castle preserves the remains of a prestrière, a residential building connected to Chartres cathedral chapter. Dating from the sixteenth century, what survives is its entrance gateway, consisting of a stone arcade and a circular corner tower in brick. The sculptural decoration, lions and cherubs, testifies to refined architectural skill.

What to know

This is an isolated vestige: only the gateway and corner tower remain from the original building, the rest of the prestrière having disappeared.
The monument is listed as a historical monument, which ensures its preservation.
Practical information such as visiting hours or access conditions is not available; it is recommended to inquire with the local town hall.

Where this château is

Barjouville · Eure-et-Loir · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

28630 Barjouville

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00132559
Period of construction: 16th century

Frequently asked

What remains of Barjouville castle?: The entrance gateway and a circular corner tower in brick, dating from the sixteenth century. Most of the original building has disappeared.
What was this building used for?: It was a prestrière, a residence affiliated with Chartres cathedral chapter.
Can you see sculptures there?: Yes, the keystone of the gateway bears lions and cherubs sculpted in stone.