Who built the château du Boullay-Thierry?

The château was built between 1617 and 1622. No architect or master builder is mentioned in available documents.

Can visitors tour the interior of the château?

The château, its outbuildings and park are protected as historical monuments. Current visiting conditions are not specified in accessible information.

What is the architectural significance of Boullay-Thierry?

The château marks an important example of brick and stone architecture in the Drouais region in the early 17th century, with its balanced composition of square pavilions and the main building.

Is the lime tree avenue part of the château?

Yes, the avenue planted from 1741 onwards is protected as part of the historical monument ensemble.

Château du Boullay-Thierry

Boullay-Thierry Castle

Le Boullay-Thierry

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Where: Le Boullay-Thierry

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Château du Boullay-Thierry stands in Le Boullay-Thierry (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: first quarter of the 17th century, 18th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Built between 1617 and 1622, the château du Boullay-Thierry exemplifies the brick and stone architecture typical of the Drouais region in the early 17th century. The building is organized around a quadrilateral surrounded by dry moats, flanked by two square pavilions with steep roofs. Its 18th-century park, with a lime tree avenue planted from 1741 onwards, completes the ensemble formed by the outbuildings, dairy, stables and farm.

What to know

The château is listed as a historical monument; the listing covers not only the main building but also the lime tree avenue, the moats, entrance pavilions, outbuildings wings, as well as park dependencies including the dairy, stables and farm.
The site features dry moats accessible by two stone bridges that remain; the current configuration of the château dates from the 1750s.
The park, restored to its 18th-century layout, includes historical features such as a fishpond, follies and an ice house.

Where this château is

Le Boullay-Thierry · Eure-et-Loir · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

44 Le Parc, 28210 Le Boullay-Thierry

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA28000028
Period of construction: first quarter of the 17th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

Who built the château du Boullay-Thierry?: The château was built between 1617 and 1622. No architect or master builder is mentioned in available documents.
Can visitors tour the interior of the château?: The château, its outbuildings and park are protected as historical monuments. Current visiting conditions are not specified in accessible information.
What is the architectural significance of Boullay-Thierry?: The château marks an important example of brick and stone architecture in the Drouais region in the early 17th century, with its balanced composition of square pavilions and the main building.
Is the lime tree avenue part of the château?: Yes, the avenue planted from 1741 onwards is protected as part of the historical monument ensemble.