Château de Moléon
Moléon Castle
Nouan-le-Fuzelier
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- Nouan-le-Fuzelier
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Château de Moléon stands in Nouan-le-Fuzelier (Loir-et-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, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
Moléon Castle, built from the 15th century onward in Nouan-le-Fuzelier, reflects successive building campaigns that shaped its present form. From the medieval period, an octagonal tower and a wing with a round tower remain. The 17th century saw the addition of a new residential block with a corner pavilion, while the 19th century gave the building its final appearance through further expansions and modifications. Constructed in brick in the characteristic style of Sologne châteaux, the ensemble shows how each building phase has left its mark on the structure.
What to know
- The castle is listed as a historic monument, with protection covering notably the 15th-century tower and roofing, as well as the 17th-century section on the north façade.
- Visiting is not subject to fixed opening hours: contact the local town hall of Nouan-le-Fuzelier or inquire before your visit.
- The characteristic brick architecture typical of the Sologne region is among the castle's distinctive features, particularly visible in its façade design.
- The castle blends defensive elements from the 15th century with comfort improvements from the 17th and 19th centuries, reflecting changes in living standards and needs.
Where this château is
Nouan-le-Fuzelier · Loir-et-Cher · Centre-Val de Loire
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Address
41600 Nouan-le-Fuzelier
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- Period of construction
- 15th century, 17th century, 19th century
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Frequently asked
- When was Moléon Castle built?
- The castle dates from the 15th century, with major expansions occurring in the 17th and 19th centuries that brought it to its present form.
- What makes this castle typical of Sologne architecture?
- Its brick construction and the arrangement of buildings around the esplanade are characteristic of Sologne châteaux, as is the succession of architectural changes it has undergone.
- What remains from the 15th-century building?
- The octagonal tower and the western wing with its round tower, both preserved from the original medieval structure, are the most significant witnesses to this initial construction phase.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22994439
- Mérimée PA00098530
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