When was Villebéton castle built?

The castle was rebuilt during the eighteenth century on the site of an earlier residence, of which two circular towers, integrated into the western façade, remain.

What can be seen at Villebéton besides the castle itself?

A chapel built in the nineteenth century in the park to the east of the castle is also protected as a historical monument, as are the outbuildings of the estate.

Did the castle undergo major changes after its reconstruction?

No, the castle has retained its original appearance since the eighteenth century, as demonstrated by drawings made by the owner, M. de Meaussé, in 1774.

Château de Villebéton

Villebéton Castle

Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières

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Where: Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières

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Château de Villebéton stands in Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières (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, first half of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Villebéton castle was built in the eighteenth century on the site of an earlier dwelling, whose remains it preserves. Its L-shaped plan combines a rectangular main block with two circular towers, relics of the former residence, flanking the western façade. The complex has remained largely unchanged since its reconstruction, as confirmed by drawings made by the owner in 1774.

What to know

The castle, listed as a historical monument since 1995, stands out for its blend of eighteenth-century architecture and earlier fortification remains.
A chapel was added in the nineteenth century in the park to the east of the castle, while the outbuildings were redesigned during the same period.
The municipality of Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières is located in Eure-et-Loire, in the Centre-Val de Loire region.

Where this château is

Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières · Eure-et-Loir · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières, Eure-et-Loir

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00135291
Period of construction: 18th century, first half of the 19th century

Frequently asked

When was Villebéton castle built?: The castle was rebuilt during the eighteenth century on the site of an earlier residence, of which two circular towers, integrated into the western façade, remain.
What can be seen at Villebéton besides the castle itself?: A chapel built in the nineteenth century in the park to the east of the castle is also protected as a historical monument, as are the outbuildings of the estate.
Did the castle undergo major changes after its reconstruction?: No, the castle has retained its original appearance since the eighteenth century, as demonstrated by drawings made by the owner, M. de Meaussé, in 1774.