How old is the Château de La Celle-Guenand?

Construction began in the 14th century on the site of an earlier stronghold, with later extensions in the 15th and 18th centuries.

Is the Château de La Celle-Guenand a listed historic monument?

It has been listed (inscrit) as a historic monument since 11 June 1943.

What can be seen at the Château de La Celle-Guenand?

Visitors can see a gatehouse connected by an arcaded gallery, a keep with machicolations, and defensive underground passages cut into the rock.

Can the inside of the Château de La Celle-Guenand be visited?

No verified information about visiting conditions is currently available.

Château de La Celle-Guenand

Celle-Guenand Castle

La Celle-Guenand

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Château de La Celle-Guenand stands in La Celle-Guenand (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: 14th century, 15th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Château de La Celle-Guenand stands in the Indre-et-Loire region on the site of an older stronghold, with construction dating back to the 14th century and later extensions over the following centuries. Visitors can see a gatehouse linked to the main residence by an arcaded gallery, a corner keep with machicolations altered in the 18th century, and underground passages cut into the rock that once served as a refuge in wartime. The whole structure bears the marks of several building phases, combining military defence with residential changes.

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The château has been a listed historic monument (inscrit) since 1943.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or visiting arrangements.
The site includes defensive underground passages, towers with machicolations and a 14th-15th century gatehouse.
The building is located in the Indre-et-Loire department, in the commune of La Celle-Guenand.

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Where this château is

La Celle-Guenand · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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14 Rue du Château, 37350 La Celle-Guenand

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+33 7 45 12 82 18

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00097617
Period of construction: 14th century, 15th century, 16th century

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How old is the Château de La Celle-Guenand?: Construction began in the 14th century on the site of an earlier stronghold, with later extensions in the 15th and 18th centuries.
Is the Château de La Celle-Guenand a listed historic monument?: It has been listed (inscrit) as a historic monument since 11 June 1943.
What can be seen at the Château de La Celle-Guenand?: Visitors can see a gatehouse connected by an arcaded gallery, a keep with machicolations, and defensive underground passages cut into the rock.
Can the inside of the Château de La Celle-Guenand be visited?: No verified information about visiting conditions is currently available.