When was Château du Courbat built?

The site encompasses several periods: the south-west round tower dates from the 11th and 15th centuries, the main dwelling was constructed in the 17th century, and the interior wooden staircase dates from the late 18th century.

What distinguishes its access?

A fixed bridge, which replaced a medieval drawbridge, allows crossing over the moat that completely surrounds the château.

What other buildings complete the ensemble?

Beyond the main wing and its extensions, the site includes a small outbuilding and a cylindrical dovecote, all protected as historic monuments.

Château du Courbat

Courbat Castle

Le Pêchereau

Access

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Where: Le Pêchereau

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Château du Courbat stands in Le Pêchereau (Indre), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Château du Courbat stands in the centre of a body of water that serves as its moat, in the Indre. This architectural ensemble brings together several periods: a south-west round tower dating from the 11th and 15th centuries, a long wing built in the 17th century, and alterations from the 18th century including a wooden elliptical double-flight staircase. Access is via a fixed bridge that replaced the medieval drawbridge. The site also includes an east-facing wing, outbuildings and a cylindrical dovecote.

What to know

The château is surrounded by water, with its moat forming an integral part of the site designated as a historic monument.
Protected elements include the courtyard, terraces, moat masonry and fixed bridge, as well as the 18th-century wooden staircase in the vestibule.
Registration as a historic monument dates from 1976 for façades and roofs, with additional protection granted in 2024 for all structures and grounds.

Where this château is

Le Pêchereau · Indre · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Le Pêchereau, Indre

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00097428
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

When was Château du Courbat built?: The site encompasses several periods: the south-west round tower dates from the 11th and 15th centuries, the main dwelling was constructed in the 17th century, and the interior wooden staircase dates from the late 18th century.
What distinguishes its access?: A fixed bridge, which replaced a medieval drawbridge, allows crossing over the moat that completely surrounds the château.
What other buildings complete the ensemble?: Beyond the main wing and its extensions, the site includes a small outbuilding and a cylindrical dovecote, all protected as historic monuments.