When was the Château de la Gaillardière built?

The château dates to the 16th century in its oldest elements, notably the dovecote. The current structure was modified in 1743 during the 18th century.

Can you visit inside the château?

No, only the façades and roofing are protected and visible from outside. Interior access is not open to the public.

What distinguishes this château from other noble residences in Touraine?

Its square dovecote with terracotta nesting holes, dating to the 16th century, and its classical 18th-century pediment exemplify local architectural evolution.

Château de la Gaillardière

Gaillardière Castle

La Croix-en-Touraine

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Where: La Croix-en-Touraine

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Château de la Gaillardière stands in La Croix-en-Touraine (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: 16th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

La Gaillardière is a 16th-century château, modified in the 18th century, blending traces of an earlier noble residence with classical architectural elements. Its square dovecote, adorned with terracotta nesting holes, attests to its original period. The central stone façade is crowned by a pediment and extended by a broad terrace overlooking the grounds.

What to know

The monument has been listed for its façades and roofing since 1971.
Visits are limited to the exterior; the interior is not open to the public.
The château retains its original dovecote, a notable feature of local heritage.
18th-century modifications, particularly the terrace, define the relationship between the building and its landscape.

Where this château is

La Croix-en-Touraine · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

37150 La Croix-en-Touraine

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00097728
Period of construction: 16th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

When was the Château de la Gaillardière built?: The château dates to the 16th century in its oldest elements, notably the dovecote. The current structure was modified in 1743 during the 18th century.
Can you visit inside the château?: No, only the façades and roofing are protected and visible from outside. Interior access is not open to the public.
What distinguishes this château from other noble residences in Touraine?: Its square dovecote with terracotta nesting holes, dating to the 16th century, and its classical 18th-century pediment exemplify local architectural evolution.