Why did the ground floor of the manor become a basement ?

In the 19th century, the Cher embankment was raised for hydraulic control purposes. This elevation partially buried the manor, converting its original ground floor into a basement.

What is a spiral staircase ?

It is a helical staircase enclosed within a tower, typical of Renaissance architecture in Touraine. Here it is carved from stone.

Can the interior of the manor be visited ?

This information is not available. Only the facades and roofs are protected as a historical monument.

Manoir de Foncher

Villandry

Access

Not open to visitors

This manor is not a monument open for visits, it is a bed and breakfast although the site is a listed historic monument.

Source: Mairie de Villandry, courriel du 9 octobre 2026

Where: Villandry

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Manoir de Foncher stands in Villandry (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, 19th century). The building is not open to visitors.

Foncher Manor is a 16th-century residence typifying the Touraine architectural tradition : a central dwelling block framed by two tall gables, with a round tower containing a stone spiral staircase. The interior features a period fireplace. 19th-century modifications, triggered by the heightening of the nearby Cher embankment, altered the building's form : the original ground floor became subterranean, and a mullioned window of the great hall was transformed into a glass door.

What to know

Free private parking is available on the premises.
The manor has been listed as a historical monument since 1962, with protection extending to facades, roofs, and the staircase tower.
Visit conditions including hours, fees, and access arrangements are not publicly documented ; contact the site directly.

Practical information

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Free private parking

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Accommodation

Where this château is

Villandry · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Fonche Lieu dit, 37510 Villandry

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 7 81 74 17 78

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00098288
Period of construction: 16th century, 19th century

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Frequently asked

Why did the ground floor of the manor become a basement ?: In the 19th century, the Cher embankment was raised for hydraulic control purposes. This elevation partially buried the manor, converting its original ground floor into a basement.
What is a spiral staircase ?: It is a helical staircase enclosed within a tower, typical of Renaissance architecture in Touraine. Here it is carved from stone.
Can the interior of the manor be visited ?: This information is not available. Only the facades and roofs are protected as a historical monument.