When was Hallier Castle built?

The castle was constructed in the first half of the 16th century, with additions and modifications in the 17th century, notably the entrance whose bridge was replaced in 1939.

How many towers surround the castle?

Ten massive circular towers reinforce the walls of the defensive quadrilateral.

What does historic monument status mean?

The decree of 13 December 1967 recognises the castle as a historic monument, protecting its architectural and structural remains.

Château du Hallier

Hallier Castle

Nibelle

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Château du Hallier stands in Nibelle (Loiret), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 16th century, 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Hallier Castle, built in the first half of the 16th century at Nibelle, survives as a fortified structure whose walls are reinforced by ten massive circular towers. Constructed of brick with stone bands, it retains its 16th-century covered galleries, period rooms, former stables, and traces of its defensive setting. The moat that once encircled it has been converted into flower beds.

What to know

The monument has been listed as a historic site since 1967.
The architectural ensemble comprises a defensive quadrilateral with peripheral towers, covered galleries, and agricultural buildings set against the curtain walls.
The west and north galleries date from the mid-16th century and represent the principal surviving interior features.
An ancient pottery kiln, possibly formerly serving as a chapel, remains visible on the site.

Where this château is

Nibelle · Loiret · Centre-Val de Loire

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85 Rte du Hallier, 45340 Nibelle

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Château phone number

+33 2 38 32 21 20

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00098833
Period of construction: first half of the 16th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

When was Hallier Castle built?: The castle was constructed in the first half of the 16th century, with additions and modifications in the 17th century, notably the entrance whose bridge was replaced in 1939.
How many towers surround the castle?: Ten massive circular towers reinforce the walls of the defensive quadrilateral.
What does historic monument status mean?: The decree of 13 December 1967 recognises the castle as a historic monument, protecting its architectural and structural remains.