Registration for Historic Monuments 2014 (≈ 2014)
Protection of facades, roofs and park.
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Heritage classified
The following parts of Baudry estate: the facades and roofs of Baudry castle, the portion of the park remodeled by Édouard André, as delimited by a red line on the plan annexed to the decree. This ensemble, located at the place called "Le château de Baudry", appears in the cadastre of the following communes: Cerelles, section A, on plots No. 301, 302, 303, 305, 309, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 463, 516; Chanceaux-sur-Coisille, section A, parcels n° 325 : inscription by order of 14 January 2014
Key figures
Édouard André - Landscape architect
Manufacturer of the estate park.
Origin and history
The Château de Baudry, located in the commune of Cerelles in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is an estate whose facades and roofs, as well as part of the park, were protected by an inscription under the title of Historic Monuments in 2014. This site extends over the Cerelles and Chanceaux-sur-Choisille territories, covering several cadastral parcels. The inscription specifically concerns the architectural elements of the castle and a section of the park remodeled by Edward André, famous 19th century landscape architect.
The park, delimited by a plan annexed to the protection order, illustrates the influence of the landscape gardens of that time, where nature was wisely organized to create harmonious perspectives. The estate, located at the place called "Le château de Baudry", thus reflects the heritage of the large rural properties of the region, marked by an alliance between architecture and garden art.
The official address of the castle, 55 Chemin de Baudry in Cerelles, and its Insee code (37047) link it administratively to the department of Indre-et-Loire, in the arrondissement of Tours. Although the practical information on the visits or services offered is not specified in the available sources, its status as a Historic Monument makes it a place of notable heritage interest for the Centre-Val de Loire region.
The accuracy of its geographical location is considered to be very inadequate according to the available data, which may complicate the exact identification of the site without additional mapping tools. Sources also indicate an approximate address derived from GPS coordinates, confirming its territorial anchoring between Cerelles and Chanceaux-sur-Choisille.
The 2014 listing underscores the heritage importance of the estate, particularly for its park, which is designed by Édouard André. The latter, a major figure in French landscape architecture, has marked many parks and gardens in France and abroad, helping to shape the aesthetics of green spaces in the 19th century.
Finally, Baudry Castle, with its inscription and its history linked to the art of gardens, is part of the cultural landscape of the Centre-Val de Loire, a region rich in castles and architectural heritage. His study allows us to better understand the evolution of the aristocratic and bourgeois properties, as well as their role in the planning of the French rural territory.
