When was Touchebredier Castle built?

The castle was constructed in the 18th century, a period from which its interior fittings and entrance gate also date.

What is a dovecote and why is there one at the site?

A dovecote is a circular structure for maintaining game reserves. The one at Touchebredier contains over two thousand nesting holes and represents a rare example of historical architecture for this purpose.

Can the castle be visited?

The castle is listed as a historical monument but does not offer regular public access. Contact the town hall of La Chapelle-du-Noyer to find out about possible visiting conditions.

Château de Touchebredier

Touchebredier Castle

La Chapelle-du-Noyer

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Château de Touchebredier stands in La Chapelle-du-Noyer (Eure-et-Loir), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Touchebredier Castle, built in the 18th century, is an L-shaped architectural complex centred on a main block with one storey above ground level, flanked by lower wings. The ensemble features small round towers on the western side and an entrance gate with ornamental lance-points and flame motifs. Near the courtyard stands a circular dovecote from the 17th century, a rare surviving example of historical game reserves.

What to know

The main salon and adjoining salon are decorated with moulded wood panelling and fireplaces in the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles.
The circular dovecote contains over two thousand nesting holes and retains its original access ladder.
The castle has no known public visiting hours; information should be sought from the town hall of La Chapelle-du-Noyer.
The building has been listed as a historical monument since 1971.

Where this château is

La Chapelle-du-Noyer · Eure-et-Loir · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

28200 La Chapelle-du-Noyer

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Château phone number

+33 6 32 16 93 81

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00096989
Period of construction: 18th century

Frequently asked

When was Touchebredier Castle built?: The castle was constructed in the 18th century, a period from which its interior fittings and entrance gate also date.
What is a dovecote and why is there one at the site?: A dovecote is a circular structure for maintaining game reserves. The one at Touchebredier contains over two thousand nesting holes and represents a rare example of historical architecture for this purpose.
Can the castle be visited?: The castle is listed as a historical monument but does not offer regular public access. Contact the town hall of La Chapelle-du-Noyer to find out about possible visiting conditions.