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Origin and history

The castle of Chaussepot, located in Le Poislay (Loir-et-Cher), is built during the first half of the seventeenth century on a platform surrounded by moat dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. This site, mentioned in the 13th century, initially depended on the seigneury of Courtalain. The present building preserves two medieval towers integrated with the commons and the main house body, illustrating an architectural transition between Renaissance and emerging classicism.

The structure of the castle is characterized by narrow spans framed with harpy legs, an architectural motif widespread from the middle of the 16th century and typical of the early 17th century. These elements, combined with marked vertical lines, reflect the stylistic influences of the late Renaissance. Minor changes were made in the 19th century, without significantly altering its original appearance.

The estate includes a full floor, moat, retaining walls and a south-east tower, protected since 1991 by an inscription in the Historic Monuments. These remains, as well as the building of the wood-paned communes, testify to the evolution of the site, initially defensive before becoming a seigneurial residence. The accuracy of its location is considered very satisfactory, facilitating its identification in the local landscape.

The seigneury of Chaussepot, although less documented than other regional sites, is part of the feudal network of Vendômois, marked by alliances and hierarchical dependencies. The castle, like many of those days, served as both a symbol of power, a place of residence and an administrative center for the surrounding lands. Its hybrid architecture reflects the social and military transformations of the late Middle Ages and early modern times.

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