Was Chantecaille originally a castle?

No, it was a farm built in the 15th century as a dependency of the Talcy estate. Its transformation into a residence dates mainly to the 17th century.

Which improvements date to the 17th century?

The enlargement of the main building, slate roofing, modification of openings, and the development of gardens and terraces were all undertaken in that period.

What is the ice house mentioned in the protection order?

It is a former cold storage building from the Ancien Régime era, now functioning as a chapel.

Château de Chantecaille

Chantecaille Castle

Mer

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Where: Mer

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Château de Chantecaille stands in Mer (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, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Chantecaille castle, located in Mer in Loir-et-Cher, is a 15th-century former farm converted into a residence. Originally a dependency of the Talcy estate, it underwent significant expansions in the 17th century, including the raising of the main building and the addition of slate roofing. The property retains its period terraces and gardens, as well as its historical outbuildings.

What to know

The property is registered as a historical monument since 1985.
Visible buildings include the main house, a terrace, a wash house, an entrance gate, and a former ice house.
The site was first documented in 1409 and remains a private property.

Where this château is

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

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41500 Mer

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00098484
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century

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Was Chantecaille originally a castle?: No, it was a farm built in the 15th century as a dependency of the Talcy estate. Its transformation into a residence dates mainly to the 17th century.
Which improvements date to the 17th century?: The enlargement of the main building, slate roofing, modification of openings, and the development of gardens and terraces were all undertaken in that period.
What is the ice house mentioned in the protection order?: It is a former cold storage building from the Ancien Régime era, now functioning as a chapel.