Construction of the new castle 1610-1614 (≈ 1612)
Stone and brick edification on feudal motte.
1855-1869
Internal work
Internal work 1855-1869 (≈ 1862)
Changes in domestic distribution.
13 septembre 2004
Partial registration
Partial registration 13 septembre 2004 (≈ 2004)
Protection of the commons and medieval hold.
27 décembre 2007
Total classification
Total classification 27 décembre 2007 (≈ 2007)
Totally classified castle.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The hold of the castle, including the ancient ditches of the medieval castle; the facades and roofs of the communes (grange, 17th century pavilion, dovecote, henhouse, kennels, small farmhouse, stables, large farmhouse) (Box AD 77): inscription by decree of 13 September 2004 - The castle in full (Case AD 77): classification by decree of 27 December 2007
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Origin and history
The castle of Droué was erected between 1610 and 1614 on an ancient feudal motte, vestige of a defensive system linked to Châteaudun. From this medieval period there are still the site's grip, ditches and two buildings of the lower courtyard: a barn and a small farmhouse. The present castle, made of stone and brick, consists of a central body and a prominent pavilion, with traces of the original ditches still visible on the main façade.
Ranked a Historic Monument, the castle underwent major transformations between 1855 and 1869, modifying its interior distribution while retaining original elements such as monumental stairway and semi-entered offices. The legal protections cover the hold of the medieval castle, the facades of the communes (grange, pigeon house, stables, etc.), and the entire castle, classified in 2007 after a first inscription in 2004.
The site illustrates the architectural evolution between a medieval castle and a Renaissance seigneurial residence, with materials typical of the region (stone and brick). The ditches, partially filled, recall its initial defensive role, while the 19th century developments reflect an adaptation to modern residential uses.
Today, Droué Castle remains a testimony of local history, linked to the defence of Châteaudun and the 17th century aristocracy. Its state of conservation and its successive protections underline its heritage importance in the Loir-et-Cher and the Centre-Val de Loire region.
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