Charming Castles and Manors
This collection features a diverse array of architectural heritage in the Loir-et-Cher region, surrounding the grand estate of Chambord. It spans from 15th-century medieval foundations and Renaissance country houses to 19th-century residential chateaux. Highlights include the moated towers of Avaray, the 16th-century symmetry of Villesavin—often called the construction site of Chambord—and various private manors that illustrate the evolution of French noble architecture across five centuries.
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15th and 16th-century Renaissance castle featuring a central pavilion and two wings overlooking the Loire River.
B Château de Villesavin
Château de Villesavin is a 16th-century country house in the Tour-en-Sologne commune in Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
Manoir du Vivier
15th-century manor house showcasing regional architectural styles of the late Middle Ages.
Château d'Avaray
18th-century chateau built on the site of a medieval fortress, retaining four massive corner towers and a surrounding moat.
Château des Grotteaux
17th-century residence built for a counselor of Louis XIV, featuring classic French architecture along the Cosson river.
Château de Nanteuil
16th-century castle in Huisseau-sur-Cosson, representing the transition from defensive structures to residential estates.
La Ravinière
Historic estate in Bracieux, characteristic of the Sologne region's manor houses.
Les Ogonnières
Traditional manor house located in the commune of Tour-en-Sologne.
Château de Montrion
19th-century residential castle located in the village of Cellettes.
Château de la Sistière
18th-century country house and estate situated near the forest of Chambord.
Château de Bousseuil
19th-century chateau in Cellettes, illustrating the neo-Renaissance styles popular in the Loire Valley.
Château des Rochères
19th-century manor house located in Cellettes, part of the region's collection of historic private residences.
Gue la Guette
Historic manor located in Neuvy, typical of the rural nobility estates in the Sologne area.
Château de Marcheval
17th and 18th-century castle in Millançay, featuring traditional French classical design.
Vaugoin
Private 19th-century estate located in the commune of Bauzy.
Château de Beauharnais
19th-century castle associated with the Beauharnais family, located in the heart of the Sologne region.
Château de Montrion
19th-century residential castle in Cellettes.
Château de Bousseuil
19th-century chateau in Cellettes, reflecting neo-Renaissance architectural influences.
Château d'Autroche
19th-century castle located in La Ferté-Beauharnais.
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