When was Villegongis Castle built?

The castle was constructed before 1540, during the Renaissance period.

What traces remain of the modifications made to the castle?

The marks left by the demolition of the south-west projection in the 19th century are still visible on the facades.

Which architectural features recall Chambord?

Ornamental dormer windows, decorative chimneys, and slate inlays on the facade echo Chambord's style.

Château de Villegongis

Villegongis Castle

Villegongis

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Where: Villegongis

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Château de Villegongis stands in Villegongis (Indre), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 17th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built before 1540 in Indre, Villegongis Castle displays characteristic Renaissance architecture of the Loire Valley. A rectangular main building is flanked by two substantial towers at its northern corners, with interior decoration including ornamental fireplaces and dormer windows inspired by regional models. The stone staircase is framed by paired windows with double pilasters, a defining feature of the structure.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1949, together with its grounds and outbuildings.
The interior comprises salons on the ground floor and bedrooms on the first floor, open to visitors.
19th-century restoration work modified the building, particularly through the demolition of southern projections in 1787 and 1880.

Where this château is

Villegongis · Indre · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00097484
Period of construction: 16th century, 17th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

When was Villegongis Castle built?: The castle was constructed before 1540, during the Renaissance period.
What traces remain of the modifications made to the castle?: The marks left by the demolition of the south-west projection in the 19th century are still visible on the facades.
Which architectural features recall Chambord?: Ornamental dormer windows, decorative chimneys, and slate inlays on the facade echo Chambord's style.