Who had the château de La Selle-sur-le-Bied built?

Richard Petit, a knight and royal counsellor, had it constructed in 1643 to replace the earlier manor of the seigneury.

Is the château open to visitors?

The château is not equipped for regular public visits; access conditions should be confirmed locally.

What parts of the site are protected?

The historic monument listing covers the façades, roofs, access bridge, moat and courtyard.

Castle of La Selle-sur-le-Bied

La Selle-sur-le-Bied

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Where: La Selle-sur-le-Bied

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Château de La Selle-sur-le-Bied stands in La Selle-sur-le-Bied (Loiret), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second quarter of the 17th century, first quarter of the 20th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in 1643 by Richard Petit, a royal counsellor and knight, the château de La Selle-sur-le-Bied replaces an earlier seigneurial manor house. The structure rises on three sides above a moat fed by the Cléry river to the south, organized around a central block set between two taller pavilions. An additional storey was added to the main section in the early 20th century. Stone masonry with exposed brick banding marks the mid-17th-century construction.

What to know

The château, listed as a historic monument since 1963, is not set up for regular public visits.
Its façades, roofs, access bridge, moat and courtyard form the protected area.
Nearby, the château's farm building retains medieval vaulted cellars adjoining the parish church.
Confirming access conditions in advance is advisable.

Where this château is

La Selle-sur-le-Bied · Loiret · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Imp. du Château, 45210 La Selle-sur-le-Bied

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00099019
Period of construction: second quarter of the 17th century, first quarter of the 20th century

Frequently asked

Who had the château de La Selle-sur-le-Bied built?: Richard Petit, a knight and royal counsellor, had it constructed in 1643 to replace the earlier manor of the seigneury.
Is the château open to visitors?: The château is not equipped for regular public visits; access conditions should be confirmed locally.
What parts of the site are protected?: The historic monument listing covers the façades, roofs, access bridge, moat and courtyard.