Château de Montgiron
Montgiron Castle
Veilleins
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- Where
- Veilleins
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Château de Montgiron stands in Veilleins (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: 17th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
Built in the late 18th century at Veilleins, Château de Montgiron presents a classical arrangement of symmetrical wings and pavilions opening onto its park. The main body is framed by lower wings and matched pavilions, while the courtyard is articulated by two 17th-century outbuildings placed in symmetrical opposition. Listed as a historic monument, the estate exemplifies the ordered architecture of its period.
What to know
- The château and its outbuildings have been listed as historic monuments since 1968, with additional protections added in 2003.
- The lower wings facing the park and the round towers at the angles form the principal architectural features.
- A 17th-century hunting lodge remains near the château and is included in the protected elements.
Where this château is
Veilleins · Loir-et-Cher · Centre-Val de Loire
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Address
116 Montgiron, 41230 Veilleins
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- Period of construction
- 17th century, 18th century
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Itineraries
Frequently asked
- When was Château de Montgiron built ?
- The château dates from the late 18th century, while the two outbuildings in the courtyard date from the 17th century.
- What exactly is protected as a historic monument ?
- The protection covers the façades and roofs of the château, outbuildings, two pavilions to the east, and the hunting lodge to the north.
- What architectural style defines the château ?
- The building features a classical design with a central body framed by pilasters and topped with a pediment, complemented by lower wings and symmetrical pavilions.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22994632
- Mérimée PA00098632
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