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Château de Paudy, Paudy

Château de Paudy

Paudy Castle

Paudy

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Where
Paudy

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Château de Paudy stands in Paudy (Indre), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Paudy castle survives today only through its 12th-century keep, a remnant of a medieval fortress once flanked by four corner towers. This gatehouse, square in plan, preserves its fortified entrance with vault, and bears traces of the drawbridge and portcullis that once controlled access. Inside, two residential floors with multiple fireplaces reflect the building's dual role as both military stronghold and dwelling. The roof structure was reconstructed in the 18th century.

What to know

  • The keep has been listed as a historic monument since 1930.
  • The tower is the sole surviving element of the original medieval castle; the other fortification towers and drawbridge have disappeared.
  • The interior consists of two upper-floor rooms with fireplaces, reached by a staircase turret on the south facade.

Where this château is

Paudy · Indre · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

36260 Paudy

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00097426
Period of construction
12th century

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Frequently asked

When was the tower of Paudy built?
It dates to the 12th century and is the sole survivor of the original medieval fortress.
Why does only one tower remain?
The three other corner towers have disappeared over time, and the drawbridge was destroyed around 1810.

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Indre

From the same period — 12e siècle