When was the château de l'Isle-sur-Arnon built?

It was built in the second half of the 15th century, likely commissioned by Jean du Mas, chamberlain and adviser to Louis XI.

Is the château de l'Isle-sur-Arnon a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed (inscrit) as a historic monument since a decree of 24 February 1926.

Can visitors go inside the château?

The available information does not specify opening hours or visiting conditions.

What can still be seen on site today?

Visitors can see a main building flanked by two round towers, an entrance pavilion with machicolations, and a chapel decorated with turrets and remnants of old murals.

Château de l'Isle-sur-Arnon

Isle-sur-Arnon Castle

Touchay

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Touchay

To make a day of it

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Château de l'Isle-sur-Arnon stands in Touchay (Cher), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 15th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de l'Isle-sur-Arnon stands in the commune of Touchay, in the Cher department, and illustrates late medieval defensive architecture. Its main building flanked by two round towers, its entrance pavilion with machicolations and its chapel framed by turrets form a coherent group dating from the second half of the 15th century. Inside the chapel, traces of old mural paintings can still be seen.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1926.
No information on opening hours, admission fees or visit duration is available for this site.
Accessibility and pet policy are not specified.
The monument is located in the commune of Touchay, in the Cher department.

Where this château is

Touchay · Cher · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

L'Île, 18160 Touchay

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00096914
Period of construction: second half of the 15th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

When was the château de l'Isle-sur-Arnon built?: It was built in the second half of the 15th century, likely commissioned by Jean du Mas, chamberlain and adviser to Louis XI.
Is the château de l'Isle-sur-Arnon a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed (inscrit) as a historic monument since a decree of 24 February 1926.
Can visitors go inside the château?: The available information does not specify opening hours or visiting conditions.
What can still be seen on site today?: Visitors can see a main building flanked by two round towers, an entrance pavilion with machicolations, and a chapel decorated with turrets and remnants of old murals.