What remains of the medieval castle of Saint-Michel?

The entrance gatehouse, the moat and a round tower converted into a dovecote still stand, while the other wings were destroyed or altered over the centuries.

How old is the château de Saint-Michel?

The site has been known since the 13th and 14th centuries as the Motte Boulain, though the visible remains mostly date from the 15th century.

Was the château de Saint-Michel destroyed?

It was looted in 1562 and destroyed in 1576 during the Wars of Religion, with the gatehouse rebuilt shortly before 1591.

Is the château de Saint-Michel a listed historic monument?

The gatehouse, moat, dovecote and east turret are listed as historic monuments under decrees issued in 1989.

Château de Saint-Michel

Saint-Michel Castle

Saint-Michel

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Saint-Michel

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Château de Saint-Michel stands in Saint-Michel (Loiret), 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, 16th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Saint-Michel, in the Loiret department, this château once known as the Motte Boulain went through the Wars of Religion before losing most of its buildings. Today only the medieval gatehouse, surrounded by its moat, and a round tower converted into a dovecote remain from the original fortress. Visitors can see the 15th century window framings on the surviving wing and the brick vaulted passageway of the gatehouse.

What to know

The monument is protected as a listed historic monument.
Only the entrance gatehouse, the moat and the dovecote remain from the original medieval castle.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or admission fees.
The site is located in the commune of Saint-Michel, in the Loiret department.

Where this château is

Saint-Michel · Loiret · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

45340

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00099017
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

What remains of the medieval castle of Saint-Michel?: The entrance gatehouse, the moat and a round tower converted into a dovecote still stand, while the other wings were destroyed or altered over the centuries.
How old is the château de Saint-Michel?: The site has been known since the 13th and 14th centuries as the Motte Boulain, though the visible remains mostly date from the 15th century.
Was the château de Saint-Michel destroyed?: It was looted in 1562 and destroyed in 1576 during the Wars of Religion, with the gatehouse rebuilt shortly before 1591.
Is the château de Saint-Michel a listed historic monument?: The gatehouse, moat, dovecote and east turret are listed as historic monuments under decrees issued in 1989.