Who built Coudray castle?

The castle was built in the fifteenth century. It was part of the barony of Graçay and underwent modifications in the following century.

What are its most remarkable architectural features?

The arcaded gallery resting on five and three polygonal pillars topped with capitals, as well as a square entrance tower and a semi-circular tower are its distinctive traits.

Why is Coudray castle protected?

Its facades, roofs, arcaded gallery and remaining fireplace have been listed as historical monuments since 1978.

Château du Coudray

Coudray Castle

Luçay-le-Libre

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Where: Luçay-le-Libre

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Château du Coudray stands in Luçay-le-Libre (Indre), 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, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Coudray is a fifteenth-century castle in Luçay-le-Libre, in the Indre department. Built during the period of English conflicts in the region, its architecture comprises two distinct buildings: a manor flanked by towers and a structure with an arcaded gallery. This gallery, resting on polygonal pillars with delicate capitals, remains one of its most notable features.

What to know

The castle underwent an English siege in the fifteenth century and was crossed by League troops in 1590, evidence of a turbulent history.
The arcaded gallery with polygonal pillars and the remaining fireplace are among the elements protected as historical monuments since 1978.
Access and visiting conditions are not specified: it is recommended to inquire directly with the town hall of Luçay-le-Libre before a visit.
The fifteenth-century manor underwent modifications in the seventeenth century, which makes its architectural study complex.

Where this château is

Luçay-le-Libre · Indre · Centre-Val de Loire

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36150 Luçay-le-Libre

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00097380
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

Who built Coudray castle?: The castle was built in the fifteenth century. It was part of the barony of Graçay and underwent modifications in the following century.
What are its most remarkable architectural features?: The arcaded gallery resting on five and three polygonal pillars topped with capitals, as well as a square entrance tower and a semi-circular tower are its distinctive traits.
Why is Coudray castle protected?: Its facades, roofs, arcaded gallery and remaining fireplace have been listed as historical monuments since 1978.