Where is the château de la Vauguyon located?

It is located in Chinon, in the Indre-et-Loire department of France.

How old is the château de la Vauguyon?

Its oldest parts, the roof frame and wall paintings, date from the 12th and 13th centuries, with later additions from the 15th, 17th and 19th centuries.

Is the château de la Vauguyon a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been protected since an order of 4 July 1995, with the main residence classified and the rest of the building registered.

What can be seen inside the château de la Vauguyon?

The great hall on the first floor retains its Gothic layout, and the roof gables display 13th century paintings depicting a jousting tournament.

Château de la Vauguyon

Vauguyon Castle

Chinon

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Château de la Vauguyon stands in Chinon (Indre-et-Loire), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 15th century, 17th century, 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de la Vauguyon stands at Chinon, in the Indre-et-Loire region, on land that once belonged to the lordship of Chinon castle. Its oldest surviving parts, the timber roof frame and wall paintings, date from the 12th and 13th centuries, while the great hall on the first floor keeps its original Gothic layout. Visitors can see 13th century paintings on the gable ends depicting mounted knights jousting, along with a fountain and doors from the 17th century.

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The château has been protected as a historic monument since 1995, with the main residence listed and the rest of the building registered.
The 13th century wall paintings are located on the gable ends of the main residence's roof.
A 19th century wing completes the medieval ensemble with some Gothic-style details.
No opening hours or admission prices are included in the information provided, so these should be checked beforehand.
Some rooms were restored in 1937 by the architect Louis Sue.

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Where this château is

Chinon · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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21 Rue de la Vauguyon, 37500 Chinon

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+33 6 78 53 11 85

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00097663
Period of construction: 12th century, 15th century, 17th century, 19th century

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Where is the château de la Vauguyon located?: It is located in Chinon, in the Indre-et-Loire department of France.
How old is the château de la Vauguyon?: Its oldest parts, the roof frame and wall paintings, date from the 12th and 13th centuries, with later additions from the 15th, 17th and 19th centuries.
Is the château de la Vauguyon a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been protected since an order of 4 July 1995, with the main residence classified and the rest of the building registered.
What can be seen inside the château de la Vauguyon?: The great hall on the first floor retains its Gothic layout, and the roof gables display 13th century paintings depicting a jousting tournament.