When was the château du Paradis built?

The château dates from the late 15th or early 16th century. It underwent major renovation in 1767 under the Duke of Choiseul, who rebuilt and expanded the main wings.

What does the historical monument listing protect?

The 1947 decree protects the façades and roofs, the ground floor room with its woodwork and painted ceiling, the fireplace, the 16th-century dovecote, and the north door.

Château du Paradis

Paradis Castle

La Croix-en-Touraine

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Where: La Croix-en-Touraine

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Château du Paradis stands in La Croix-en-Touraine (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: 16th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château du Paradis was built in the late 15th or early 16th century in Touraine and underwent significant transformation in 1767 under the ownership of the Duke of Choiseul. It stands out for its Renaissance architecture, featuring pilasters on its façades and a projecting staircase tower. The interior houses exceptional elements: woodwork and a painted ceiling transferred from the Joyeuse mansion in Amboise, as well as a stone fireplace from Chanteloup. A 16th-century dovecote remains on the estate.

What to know

The château has been listed as a historical monument since 1947.
Visit conditions are not specified and should be confirmed directly with the property.
The main points of interest are the woodwork and painted ceiling on the ground floor, along with the prestigious stone fireplace.
A 16th-century dovecote is also part of the estate.

Where this château is

La Croix-en-Touraine · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

37150 La Croix-en-Touraine

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00097729
Period of construction: 16th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

When was the château du Paradis built?: The château dates from the late 15th or early 16th century. It underwent major renovation in 1767 under the Duke of Choiseul, who rebuilt and expanded the main wings.
Where did the woodwork and ceiling come from?: The woodwork and painted ceiling on the ground floor were transferred from the Joyeuse mansion in Amboise. The stone fireplace came from the château de Chanteloup.
What does the historical monument listing protect?: The 1947 decree protects the façades and roofs, the ground floor room with its woodwork and painted ceiling, the fireplace, the 16th-century dovecote, and the north door.