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Château de La Flotte, Loir en Vallée

Château de La Flotte

Flotte Castle

Loir en Vallée

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Loir en Vallée

To make a day of it

Château de La Flotte stands in Loir en Vallée (Sarthe), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The Château de La Flotte stands on the north slope of the Loir valley, in Loir en Vallée, close to where the Braye river meets the Loir. Rebuilt during the Renaissance by René du Bellay, it underwent substantial alterations in the 19th century that shaped its present appearance. The two towers of its north facade still bear the coats of arms of the families who once owned it, the du Bellay and the Rochebousseau. The estate remains privately owned to this day.

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What to know

  • The château is privately owned and no visiting conditions are specified here.
  • It is located in the commune of Loir en Vallée, near the confluence of the Braye and the Loir.
  • No verified information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees or accessibility.
  • The building seen today results from a Renaissance reconstruction followed by 19th-century alterations.

Where this château is

Loir en Vallée · Sarthe · Pays de la Loire

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Address

72310 Loir en Vallée

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de La Flotte?
No verified information confirms public visiting conditions.
Where is the Château de La Flotte located?
It stands in Loir en Vallée, in the Sarthe department, on the north slope of the Loir valley.
Who built the Château de La Flotte?
It was rebuilt during the Renaissance by René du Bellay and later altered in the 19th century.
Who owns the Château de La Flotte today?
It belongs to a private family, according to available sources.

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