Château de La Flotte
Flotte Castle
Loir en Vallée
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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found
- Where
- Loir en Vallée
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Open within 20 km
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
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- 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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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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