Château de la Chatonnière
Chatonnière Castle
Azay-le-Rideau
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- Where
- Azay-le-Rideau
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Château de la Chatonnière stands in Azay-le-Rideau (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, second half of the 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
The château de la Chatonnière stands in Azay-le-Rideau, in the Indre-et-Loire department, tucked into a side valley of the Indre river along the road toward Langeais. Dating from the 14th century, this modestly sized building displays Renaissance features and is listed as a historic monument. Its setting away from the main routes, folded into the valley, gives it a quiet character best appreciated on site.
What to know
- The château lies on the road between Azay-le-Rideau and Langeais, in a small valley of the Indre river.
- Built in the 14th century, the building is listed as a historic monument.
- No reliable information on opening hours, fees or access conditions is available here, so checking ahead is advisable.
Where this château is
Azay-le-Rideau · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire
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Address
Rte de Langeais, 37190 Lignières-de-Touraine
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- Period of construction
- 14th century, second half of the 16th century
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Itineraries
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Frequently asked
- Where is the château de la Chatonnière located?
- It stands in Azay-le-Rideau, in Indre-et-Loire, within a valley of the Indre river on the road to Langeais.
- How old is the château?
- The building dates back to the 14th century.
- Is the château a protected historic monument?
- Yes, it is listed as a historic monument.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q1401460
- Mérimée PA00097547
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The most visited in this department — Indre-et-Loire
From the same period — 14e siècle
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