When was the Plessis château built?

The building dates to the 15th century. It is a minor fortified residence rather than a major stronghold.

What remains from the original 15th-century structure?

Original fireplace hoods, stone and wood spiral staircases, and period beams and joists survive. However, the interior was reworked in the 17th and 19th centuries.

Why are there arrow slits on the turrets?

The four corner turrets have arrow slit openings, reflecting the building's defensive function at the time of its construction.

Château du Plessis

Plessis Castle

La Celle-Condé

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Where: La Celle-Condé

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Château du Plessis stands in La Celle-Condé (Cher), 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). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Plessis château is a 15th-century gentry residence located in La Celle-Condé, Cher. Its rectangular plan is marked by two circular towers piercing the north and south facades, and four small corner turrets equipped with arrow slits. The building retains its period defensive architecture, though its interior was reworked in later centuries.

What to know

The building has been listed as a historical monument since 1948, protecting its facades, roofs and interiors.
The original 15th-century structure remains visible: stone and wood spiral staircase, period fireplace hoods, beams and joists.
All four corner turrets are fitted with arrow slit openings, evidence of its defensive purpose.
The western entrance door is framed by a circular tower and topped by a moulded tympanum bearing a shield.
No information is available regarding visiting conditions or opening hours.

Where this château is

La Celle-Condé · Cher · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

La Celle-Condé, Cher

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00096752
Period of construction: 15th century

Frequently asked

When was the Plessis château built?: The building dates to the 15th century. It is a minor fortified residence rather than a major stronghold.
What remains from the original 15th-century structure?: Original fireplace hoods, stone and wood spiral staircases, and period beams and joists survive. However, the interior was reworked in the 17th and 19th centuries.
Why are there arrow slits on the turrets?: The four corner turrets have arrow slit openings, reflecting the building's defensive function at the time of its construction.