What remains of the Roman period?

Villa remains dating to the third century, preserved west of the courtyard, are listed as a historical monument.

When exactly was the fortress built?

The fortress was constructed in 1487 according to the Ministry records.

Are the checker patterns original?

Yes, the brick and stone patterns adorning the gables and upper tower sections date to the late fifteenth century when the castle was erected.

Château de Chatigny

Fondettes

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Where: Fondettes

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Château de Châtigny stands in Fondettes (Indre-et-Loire), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Gallo-romain, fourth quarter of the 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Châtigny Castle in Fondettes rests upon two distinct historical layers. Beneath it lies a third-century Roman villa. The fortress itself was raised in 1487, built around a closed courtyard with two wings at right angles, round towers, and a fortified gate. Its stone facades bear distinctive brick and stone checker patterns typical of late fifteenth-century work. Successive transformations from the classical period through the nineteenth century enlarged windows and reshaped interior spaces. A landscaped park extends to the west and north of the structure.

What to know

Listed as a historical monument since 2006, the castle does not appear among regularly open-to-public sites.
The Roman-era remains and the original defensive structures are the most significant elements of the building.
The architecture combines medieval defense with successive alterations, including a terraced kitchen and neo-gothic outbuildings.

Where this château is

Fondettes · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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1 Rue de Chatigny, 37230 Fondettes

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Château phone number

+33 9 63 54 95 50

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA37000022
Period of construction: Gallo-romain, fourth quarter of the 15th century

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What remains of the Roman period?: Villa remains dating to the third century, preserved west of the courtyard, are listed as a historical monument.
When exactly was the fortress built?: The fortress was constructed in 1487 according to the Ministry records.
Are the checker patterns original?: Yes, the brick and stone patterns adorning the gables and upper tower sections date to the late fifteenth century when the castle was erected.