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Château de la Folaine, Azay-sur-Indre

Château de la Folaine

Folaine Castle

Azay-sur-Indre

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Where
Azay-sur-Indre

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Château de la Folaine stands in Azay-sur-Indre (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: 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

At Azay-sur-Indre, on the hillside above the Indrois river, the Château de la Folaine stands with its two 15th century wings flanked by a round tower and a turret. A private property, it bears the marks of many successive owners, including Lafayette shortly before the French Revolution. Only the façades and roofs are protected, showing a defensive architecture softened by gabled dormer windows.

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What to know

  • The château is a private property and is not open to visitors.
  • Only the façades and roofs are listed as a historic monument, since 1949.
  • The building can be seen from the surroundings, overlooking the Indrois valley.
  • There are no opening hours, fees or interior access for the public.

Where this château is

Azay-sur-Indre · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Azay-sur-Indre, Indre-et-Loire

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00097555
Period of construction
15th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de la Folaine?
No, it is a private property and is not open to the public.
How old is the Château de la Folaine?
The main building dates from the 15th century, with a doorway bearing the date 1648 indicating later works.
Is the Château de la Folaine a protected monument?
Its façades and roofs have been listed as a historic monument since 14 September 1949.
Where is the Château de la Folaine located?
It stands in Azay-sur-Indre, in the Indre-et-Loire department, on a hillside above the Indrois river.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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