Who built Châtillon-sur-Indre castle?

Henry II of England, Count of Anjou, erected the fortress between 1160 and 1185. The royal residence and chapel were added from 1272 under orders from King Philip III.

When did the castle come under French authority?

The castle was reunited with the royal domain in the early 13th century, following its tenure under Henry II of England. It was entrusted to several royal officials, including Pierre de la Brosse from 1274 to 1278.

What remains of the medieval castle?

The conical keep and its polygonal curtain remain on the motte. The northern curtain with its square towers, the residence and its two-storey chapel, as well as the prison building are still visible.

Why was the castle abandoned?

The crown abandoned it from the early 16th century. It subsequently served as a courthouse in the 17th and 18th centuries before falling into decline and being transferred in 1745.

Château de Châtillon-sur-Indre

Châtillon-sur-Indre

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Where: Châtillon-sur-Indre

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Ensemble castral de Châtillon-sur-Indre stands in Châtillon-sur-Indre (Indre), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 12th century, second half of the 13th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Châtillon-sur-Indre is a castral complex from the second half of the 12th century, built for Henry II of England between 1160 and 1185 during his conflict with Philip Augustus. The conical keep and its polygonal curtain remain on the original motte. The site later received a royal residence constructed from 1272 under Philip III, decorated with 13th-century wall paintings, and a two-storey palatine chapel. A building served as a prison from the 16th to the 19th century.

What to know

The site is listed as a historic monument but no visitor facilities are reported.
Access offers no accommodation for people with disabilities.
The prison walls remain against the northern curtain, while the keep and chapel are the most recognisable elements.
The great hall of the residence was converted into a reception hall in 1933 by architect Laprade.

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Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not accessible
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Châtillon-sur-Indre · Indre · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

27 Bis Rue du N, 36700 Châtillon-sur-Indre

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Château phone number

+33 2 54 38 75 56

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00097301
Period of construction: second half of the 12th century, second half of the 13th century

Frequently asked

Who built Châtillon-sur-Indre castle?: Henry II of England, Count of Anjou, erected the fortress between 1160 and 1185. The royal residence and chapel were added from 1272 under orders from King Philip III.
When did the castle come under French authority?: The castle was reunited with the royal domain in the early 13th century, following its tenure under Henry II of England. It was entrusted to several royal officials, including Pierre de la Brosse from 1274 to 1278.
What remains of the medieval castle?: The conical keep and its polygonal curtain remain on the motte. The northern curtain with its square towers, the residence and its two-storey chapel, as well as the prison building are still visible.
Why was the castle abandoned?: The crown abandoned it from the early 16th century. It subsequently served as a courthouse in the 17th and 18th centuries before falling into decline and being transferred in 1745.