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Chitenay Castle dans le Loir-et-Cher

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine défensif
Demeure seigneuriale
Château
Loir-et-Cher

Chitenay Castle

    138-139 Le Château
    41120 Chitenay
Crédit photo : Gustave-William Lemaire - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1700
1800
1900
2000
XVIIe siècle
North Wing Construction
milieu du XVIIIe siècle
Reconstruction of the castle
13 septembre 1960
Registration for historical monuments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

All the facades and roofs of the castle and the communes (cad. C 63): inscription by decree of 13 September 1960

Key figures

Guy Guillaume Mahy - Baron de Cormeré and Receiver General Reconstructed the castle around 1750.
Marquis de Favras - Son of Guy Guillaume Mahy Historical character related to the family.
Charles-Louis Mahy de Chitenay - King's agent in India Son of Guy Guillaume Mahy.

Origin and history

Chitenay Castle is an iconic building located in the municipality of Chitenay, in the department of Loir-et-Cher. Built mainly in the middle of the 18th century, it incorporates a secondary wing dating from the 17th century, redesigned during the construction of the main building. This castle is representative of the aristocratic architecture of its time, with a roof marked by a modern bell tower later added.

The castle was rebuilt around 1750 by Guy Guillaume Mahy (1707-1771), Baron of Cormeré and receiver general of the estates and woods of the generality of Orleans. This character, father of notable figures such as the Marquis de Favras and Charles-Louis Mahy de Chitenay, marked the local history by his administrative and family role. The monument, partly prior to the 18th century, was inscribed as historical monuments on 13 September 1960, thus preserving its architectural heritage.

The north wing, dating from the 17th century, bears witness to the architectural changes that took place during the reconstruction of the castle in the following century. This mix of styles reflects the changing tastes and needs of successive owners. Today, the castle of Chitenay remains a significant example of the Loire castles, integrating historical elements and subsequent adaptations.

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