What can be seen inside the castle?

The castle retains a rocaille-style panelled salon and decorated dining room, along with a library adorned with panoramic wallpaper from 1851.

When was the castle built?

Construction spanned several centuries: the core dates from the second half of the 16th century, the north wing was transformed from 1754 onwards, and neoclassical modifications followed in the 19th century.

Is the medieval castle visible?

No, the visible castle dates from the Renaissance period. However, the Conie riverbank terrace may hold archaeological remains of an earlier medieval fortress.

Château de Moléans

Moléans Castle

Moléans

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Where: Moléans

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Château de Moléans stands in Moléans (Eure-et-Loir), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 16th century, second half of the 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built from the second half of the 16th century onwards, Moléans castle reflects successive transformations spanning three centuries of architectural taste. Its original eastern wing was enhanced in the 18th century with rocaille features, then modified in the 19th century with neoclassical touches. Inside remain a rocaille-style panelled salon and panoramic wallpaper dating from 1851.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 1991 for its facades and roofs, and since 1994 for its outbuildings, salons, and interior decoration.
This composite architecture combines the Renaissance heritage of its main body with 18th-century adaptations, notably the addition of a new bay to the courtyard facade.
The terrace overlooking the Conie river may hold remains of an earlier medieval castle, currently unexcavated.

Where this château is

Moléans · Eure-et-Loir · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

6 Rue du Château, 28200 Moléans

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00097247
Period of construction: second half of the 16th century, second half of the 18th century

Frequently asked

What can be seen inside the castle?: The castle retains a rocaille-style panelled salon and decorated dining room, along with a library adorned with panoramic wallpaper from 1851.
When was the castle built?: Construction spanned several centuries: the core dates from the second half of the 16th century, the north wing was transformed from 1754 onwards, and neoclassical modifications followed in the 19th century.
Is the medieval castle visible?: No, the visible castle dates from the Renaissance period. However, the Conie riverbank terrace may hold archaeological remains of an earlier medieval fortress.