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Château de Meillant, Meillant

Château de Meillant

Meillant Castle

Meillant

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Château de Meillant stands in Meillant (Cher), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: limite 13th century 14th century, second half of the 15th century, first quarter of the 16th century, second quarter of the 19th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Meillant, in the Cher department, stands a château whose façades trace nearly six centuries of architectural history, from medieval fortress to flamboyant Gothic ornament. The Lion Tower, richly carved on the courtyard side, marks the high point of building work carried out by the Amboise family around 1500. Two older wings, dating from the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, frame this ensemble and recall the site's feudal origins.

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What to know

  • The château is a listed historic monument, with its façades and roofs granted enhanced protection since 1963.
  • The visit highlights architectural elements ranging from the 13th century to the 19th-century restoration led by architect Louis Lenormand.
  • No verified information is available here regarding opening hours, admission fees or accessibility; check directly with the château.
  • The site combines the historic monument with other activities, but only the château itself falls within the scope of this heritage visit.

Where this château is

Meillant · Cher · Centre-Val de Loire

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1 Rue d'Uzay, 18200 Meillant

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Château phone number

+33 2 48 63 32 05

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00096841
Period of construction
limite 13th century 14th century, second half of the 15th century, first quarter of the 16th century, second quarter of the 19th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century

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How old is the Château de Meillant?
The oldest parts date from the late 13th and early 14th centuries, while the central wing and the Lion Tower were built between 1473 and 1510.
Who built the Château de Meillant?
The château was begun by Étienne II de Sancerre around 1300, then substantially expanded by the Amboise family at the end of the 15th and start of the 16th centuries.
Is the Château de Meillant a listed historic monument?
Yes, it has been listed since 1926, and its façades and roofs have been classified since 1963.
What can visitors see at the Château de Meillant today?
Visitors can see façades combining medieval architecture with flamboyant Gothic decoration, including the carved Lion Tower on the courtyard side.

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

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From the same period — limite 13e siècle 14e siècle

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