When did the castle undergo its major transformations ?

In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Collet redesigned the façades and created wider openings on the park-facing side. In the 19th century, architect Courtiller undertook a major restoration in 1840, accompanied by landscape modifications and the construction of a model farm.

What is the architectural significance of the site ?

The site combines a castle whose original structure features two medieval towers, enclosed by two symmetrical wings forming a courtyard, and a 19th-century model farm with a dairy featuring a rustic grotto.

Is the chapel medieval in origin ?

No, the chapel dates to the 19th century and is built in the neo-flamboyant style. Its interior decoration was executed by Maurice de Vaines.

Château du Plessis-Villelouet

Plessis-Villelouet Castle

Chailles

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Where: Chailles

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Château du Plessis-Villelouet stands in Chailles (Loir-et-Cher), 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, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Plessis-Villelouet castle, located in Chailles in Loir-et-Cher, is a building whose origins trace back to the 14th century. Its architecture combines medieval remains, notably two corner towers, with 18th-century transformations carried out by architect Jean-Baptiste Collet, who modernised the central façades and opened the building towards the park. The 19th century brought further restoration and enhancement, including a neo-flamboyant chapel and an adjoining model farm.

What to know

The building has been listed as a historic monument since 2006.
The protection covers the castle's façades and roofs, the chapel, four farm buildings and the dairy with its rustic grotto.
The seigneurial origins of the estate are documented from the 14th century onwards.

Where this château is

Chailles · Loir-et-Cher · Centre-Val de Loire

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Chailles, Loir-et-Cher

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA41000042
Period of construction: 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century

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When did the castle undergo its major transformations ?: In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Collet redesigned the façades and created wider openings on the park-facing side. In the 19th century, architect Courtiller undertook a major restoration in 1840, accompanied by landscape modifications and the construction of a model farm.
What is the architectural significance of the site ?: The site combines a castle whose original structure features two medieval towers, enclosed by two symmetrical wings forming a courtyard, and a 19th-century model farm with a dairy featuring a rustic grotto.
Is the chapel medieval in origin ?: No, the chapel dates to the 19th century and is built in the neo-flamboyant style. Its interior decoration was executed by Maurice de Vaines.