When was Monteneaux Castle built?

The castle dates from the 15th century. No architectural remains from earlier periods survive, though the area had historical connections to tithe collection for the bishops of Poitiers.

What buildings make up the castle?

Two distinct structures compose the site: a rectangular residence with a square tower and a round tower, plus an independent square keep overlooking the Anglin river.

Does the castle show military features?

Yes, the towers feature decorative machicolations typical of late medieval fortified houses, though the building never became a true fortress.

What changes have altered the castle since the 15th century?

Between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, certain facades underwent modifications, but the overall layout of the complex remained intact.

Château de Monteneaux

Monteneaux Castle

Lurais

Access

Not open to visitors

Privately owned, not open to visitors.

Source: Parc naturel régional de la Brenne, courriel du 20 septembre 2026

Where: Lurais

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Château de Monteneaux stands in Lurais (Indre), 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). The building is not open to visitors.

Monteneaux Castle, built in the 15th century overlooking the Anglin valley, exemplifies the rural fortified houses that emerged in the late Middle Ages. Two separate structures separated by a terraced courtyard form its core: a rectangular residence flanked by two towers, and a square keep rising above the river. The towers display decorative machicolations, though modifications from the late 19th and early 20th centuries have affected portions of its facades.

What to know

The castle dates to the 15th century with no architectural elements traceable to earlier periods, though tradition associates the site with tithe collection for the bishops of Poitiers.
The structure comprises two separate buildings arranged around a terraced courtyard: the main residence with its two towers and an independent keep.
No information is currently available regarding visiting conditions, opening hours, or accessibility arrangements.
Listed as a historical monument since 1991, the protection covers the facades and roofs of the residence, keep, and two principal towers.

Where this château is

Lurais · Indre · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Lurais, Indre

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00097494
Period of construction: 15th century

Frequently asked

When was Monteneaux Castle built?: The castle dates from the 15th century. No architectural remains from earlier periods survive, though the area had historical connections to tithe collection for the bishops of Poitiers.
What buildings make up the castle?: Two distinct structures compose the site: a rectangular residence with a square tower and a round tower, plus an independent square keep overlooking the Anglin river.
Does the castle show military features?: Yes, the towers feature decorative machicolations typical of late medieval fortified houses, though the building never became a true fortress.
What changes have altered the castle since the 15th century?: Between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, certain facades underwent modifications, but the overall layout of the complex remained intact.