When was Chalay Castle built?

Construction of the castle began in 1535 and continued through the 1540s, with further renovations and expansions carried out in the 18th and 19th centuries.

What makes this staircase special?

The straight-flight staircase, built between 1535 and 1545, was an architectural innovation for its time, employing successive straight runs rather than the more common helical system.

Which outbuildings are protected?

Beyond the castle itself, the chapel, troglodytic dovecote, troglodytic orangery, stables, and landscaped park all benefit from protection as historical monuments.

Château de Chalay

Chalay Castle

Montoire-sur-le-Loir

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Where: Montoire-sur-le-Loir

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Château de Chalay stands in Montoire-sur-le-Loir (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: 16th century, second quarter of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Chalay Castle, near Montoire-sur-le-Loir, is a 16th-century manor that reflects the architectural evolution from the Renaissance through the 19th century. Built starting in 1535, it stands out for its innovative straight-flight staircase and towers adorned with superimposed pilasters. The estate underwent several campaigns of transformation between the 18th and 19th centuries, which enhanced its facades, interiors, and outbuildings.

What to know

The straight-flight staircase, the chapel with General de Marescot's tombstone, the troglodytic dovecote, and the orangery are among the protected elements as historical monuments.
The interior decorations of the main rooms, notably the dining room and grand salon, are among the spaces visible during a visit.
The landscaped park with its terraces, planted pathways, and kitchen garden forms a landscape ensemble registered as a historical monument.
The architecture blends first Renaissance characteristics, with their superimposed pilasters, with 18th-century modifications and 19th-century additions.

Where this château is

Montoire-sur-le-Loir · Loir-et-Cher · Centre-Val de Loire

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41800 Montoire-sur-le-Loir

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00098665
Period of construction: 16th century, second quarter of the 19th century

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When was Chalay Castle built?: Construction of the castle began in 1535 and continued through the 1540s, with further renovations and expansions carried out in the 18th and 19th centuries.
What makes this staircase special?: The straight-flight staircase, built between 1535 and 1545, was an architectural innovation for its time, employing successive straight runs rather than the more common helical system.
Which outbuildings are protected?: Beyond the castle itself, the chapel, troglodytic dovecote, troglodytic orangery, stables, and landscaped park all benefit from protection as historical monuments.