Can you visit the manoir de Vonnes?

No verified information confirms visiting hours or conditions.

Who built the manoir de Vonnes?

It was built around 1615 for Horace Desjardins, mayor of Tours and owner of the nearby château de Méré.

Why is the manoir de Vonnes notable?

It is linked to Balzac, who is said to have described it as Clochegourde in his novel Le Lys dans la vallée.

Where is the manoir de Vonnes located?

It stands in the commune of Pont-de-Ruan, in Indre-et-Loire, along the road between Artannes-sur-Indre and Azay-le-Rideau.

Manoir de Vonnes, ou Vonne (ancien prieuré)

Pont-de-Ruan

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Manoir de Vonnes, ou Vonne (ancien prieuré) stands in Pont-de-Ruan (Indre-et-Loire), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Pont-de-Ruan, in the Indre-et-Loire region, the manoir de Vonnes stands on a ridge above the Indre valley. Built around 1615 for Horace Desjardins, then mayor of Tours, it reflects early 17th century architecture with its mullioned dormer windows and pavilions flanking the main building. Balzac is said to have used it as the model for Clochegourde in his novel Le Lys dans la vallée. The building shows signs of possibly unfinished construction, notably in the irregular layout of its attic spaces.

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What to know

The manor has been a listed historic monument since 1943, with protection covering the building and its interiors.
The château stands along the road linking Artannes-sur-Indre to Azay-le-Rideau, northwest of the village of Pont-de-Ruan.
No verified information on visiting hours or admission fees is available.
The building was used as a farm after some of its openings were walled up in the 19th century, before restoration began in 1939.

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Opening hours

Du 2 au 14 juillet, du 10 au 31 août, du 16 au 20 septembre: 9h-15h (visite libre)
visite guidée à 10h00 et le dimanche sur rendez-vous

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Where this château is

Pont-de-Ruan · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Manoir de Vonnes, 37260 Pont-de-Ruan

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00097920
Period of construction: first quarter of the 17th century

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Can you visit the manoir de Vonnes?: No verified information confirms visiting hours or conditions.
Who built the manoir de Vonnes?: It was built around 1615 for Horace Desjardins, mayor of Tours and owner of the nearby château de Méré.
Why is the manoir de Vonnes notable?: It is linked to Balzac, who is said to have described it as Clochegourde in his novel Le Lys dans la vallée.
Where is the manoir de Vonnes located?: It stands in the commune of Pont-de-Ruan, in Indre-et-Loire, along the road between Artannes-sur-Indre and Azay-le-Rideau.