Who were the notable owners of this castle throughout history?

Yolande of Aragon, Queen of Naples, first sold it to Jean IV de Bueil. The Espinay family later transferred it to Charles d'Albert, Duke of Luynes. In the 20th century, Senator Germain owned it and had works undertaken.

What remains of the original castle?

The 15th-century entry gatehouse, its spiral staircase, portions of the medieval enclosure wall, the base of a quadrangular tower, and a barn with a gable remain visible, though the site has undergone extensive modifications.

What is the underground passage discovered beneath the castle?

An inclined vaulted corridor leads to a rectangular chamber with barrel vault ceilings. Its original purpose could not be established with certainty.

Château de Saint-Michel-sur-Loire

Coteaux-sur-Loire

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Where: Coteaux-sur-Loire

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Vieux Château de Saint-Michel-sur-Loire stands in Coteaux-sur-Loire (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: 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Dominating the Loire from a rocky promontory, this 15th-century castle takes its name to distinguish it from its neighbour Planchoury. It passed through several illustrious hands, including the Queen of Naples Yolande of Aragon and the Duke of Luynes, before undergoing 20th-century modifications that altered its original character. The entry gatehouse, sections of the fortified wall, and remains of a defensive tower are among the structures that survive today.

What to know

The castle preserves its 15th-century entry gatehouse and spiral staircase, along with substantial fragments of the medieval enclosure wall.
A neo-Gothic wing was added in the 1920s, significantly altering the architectural composition of the site.
A vaulted underground passage, whose purpose remains unknown, runs beneath the castle with its rectangular chamber.
Damage from the Christmas 1999 storm accelerated the deterioration of the ancient masonry, particularly the enclosure wall.

Where this château is

Coteaux-sur-Loire · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Coteaux-sur-Loire, Indre-et-Loire

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00098090
Period of construction: 15th century

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Who were the notable owners of this castle throughout history?: Yolande of Aragon, Queen of Naples, first sold it to Jean IV de Bueil. The Espinay family later transferred it to Charles d'Albert, Duke of Luynes. In the 20th century, Senator Germain owned it and had works undertaken.
What remains of the original castle?: The 15th-century entry gatehouse, its spiral staircase, portions of the medieval enclosure wall, the base of a quadrangular tower, and a barn with a gable remain visible, though the site has undergone extensive modifications.
What is the underground passage discovered beneath the castle?: An inclined vaulted corridor leads to a rectangular chamber with barrel vault ceilings. Its original purpose could not be established with certainty.