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Château des Réaux, Chouzé-sur-Loire

Château des Réaux

Réaux Castle

Chouzé-sur-Loire

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Château des Réaux stands in Chouzé-sur-Loire (Indre-et-Loire), 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). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing in the commune of Chouzé-sur-Loire, the château des Réaux displays the brick and stone façades typical of the 15th century Loire Valley. Built by Jean Briçonnet, mayor of Tours, on the ruins of an earlier fortress, it passed through several hands and names over the centuries, including that of the writer Tallemant des Réaux, who left it his own. The building, listed as a historic monument, can be seen today from its surroundings, set within a moat and planted park.

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What to know

  • The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1930.
  • No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is available.
  • The building dates from the 15th century and stands in the commune of Chouzé-sur-Loire, in Indre-et-Loire.
  • Since interior visits are not documented, it is advisable to check locally before visiting.

Where this château is

Chouzé-sur-Loire · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Chouzé-sur-Loire, Indre-et-Loire

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00097691
Period of construction
15th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château des Réaux?
No verified information on interior visiting conditions is currently available.
How old is the château des Réaux?
The current building was constructed in the 15th century by Jean Briçonnet, mayor of Tours.
Where does the name château des Réaux come from?
It takes its name from the writer Gédéon Tallemant des Réaux, authorized by royal letters patent in 1653 to attach his name to it.
Is the château protected as a historic monument?
Yes, it has been listed by decree since 5 April 1930.

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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-et-Loire

From the same period — 15e siècle