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Château de Chevilly is a monument located in the commune of Méreau, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or detailed history. Its architecture and location suggest a role in the local historical landscape, but data are lacking to trace its evolution or past functions.

In the Centre-Val de Loire region, castles have often played a central role in the social and economic organisation of the territories. In medieval or modern times, as the case may be, these buildings served as seigneurial residences, defence sites or symbols of power. Without specific information about Chevilly Castle, it is difficult to attribute a precise function to this monument, but its existence reflects the importance of the heritage built in this region marked by a high density of castles and noble estates.