When was this manor built?

The core of the building dates from the 15th century, recognizable by its stair tower and accolade doorway. Major transformations occurred during the 17th century.

What can be seen inside?

Seventeenth-century decoration remains: wooden panels and painted ceilings decorated with arabesques and scrollwork, paintings inspired by the school of Poussin above doors and fireplaces, and tapestries.

How can the remains of the manor be visited?

Since the site has been protected since 1928, visiting information is not published online; contact Cluis town hall directly.

Restes de l'ancien manoir de Cluis-Dessus

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Restes de l'ancien manoir de Cluis-Dessus stands in Cluis (Indre), 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, 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The remains of Cluis-Dessus manor, built in the 15th century, reflect a noble residence transformed during the 17th century. Its stair tower and accolade doorway mark its medieval origins, while the interior retains 17th-century decoration: wooden panelling and painted ceilings, paintings from the school of Poussin, tapestries. The facades underwent nearly complete reconstruction during classical restoration work.

What to know

The site has been listed as a historic monument since 1928.
No opening hours or admission fees are available; contact Cluis town hall for visiting arrangements.
The interior decoration from the 17th century represents the main interest of what remains of the manor.

Where this château is

Cluis · Indre · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Forteresse de Cluis-Dessous, 1 Rte de Cluis Dessous, 36340 Cluis

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00097330
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

When was this manor built?: The core of the building dates from the 15th century, recognizable by its stair tower and accolade doorway. Major transformations occurred during the 17th century.
What can be seen inside?: Seventeenth-century decoration remains: wooden panels and painted ceilings decorated with arabesques and scrollwork, paintings inspired by the school of Poussin above doors and fireplaces, and tapestries.
How can the remains of the manor be visited?: Since the site has been protected since 1928, visiting information is not published online; contact Cluis town hall directly.