When was the château de la Salle built?

The site dates from the 14th century, but the château's current form results from reconstruction during the 15th century under François de Saint-Avit.

Why was the château damaged in the 17th century?

Owned by the Bigny family, who sided with the Prince de Condé during political upheaval, the king ordered the building's mutilation as punishment.

What parts are protected today?

The façades and roofing, the 15th-century fireplaces in the ground-floor salon and dining room, and the gateway rebuilt in the 17th century.

Château de la Salle

Salle Castle

Colombiers

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Where: Colombiers

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Château de la Salle stands in Colombiers (Cher), 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, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de la Salle, located in Colombiers in the Cher department, is a seigneurial residence with roots extending back to the 14th century. Its present appearance dates from the 15th century, when François de Saint-Avit, an adviser to Charles VII, undertook its major reconstruction. The building centres on a cruciform main block flanked by a half-octagonal staircase tower and retains 15th-century fireplaces within its rooms.

What to know

The château has been protected as a historic monument since 1987, notably for its façades, roofing, and 15th-century interior fireplaces.
Significant damage was inflicted on the building during 17th-century political conflicts, followed by later restoration work.
Opening hours, admission fees, and visiting conditions are not documented here; enquire with the local municipality before planning your visit.

Where this château is

Colombiers · Cher · Centre-Val de Loire

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Colombiers, Cher

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00096775
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

When was the château de la Salle built?: The site dates from the 14th century, but the château's current form results from reconstruction during the 15th century under François de Saint-Avit.
Why was the château damaged in the 17th century?: Owned by the Bigny family, who sided with the Prince de Condé during political upheaval, the king ordered the building's mutilation as punishment.
What parts are protected today?: The façades and roofing, the 15th-century fireplaces in the ground-floor salon and dining room, and the gateway rebuilt in the 17th century.