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The Château de Montliard embodies the classic model of the fortified houses of the second half of the 16th century. Its house body, flanked by turrets and surrounded by moat, reflects both defensive and residential architecture. The north-south facade, marked by a spiral staircase in a pentagonal turret and two square archer towers, illustrates the military concerns of the period. The dovecote, integrated in height, also emphasizes its seigneurial and agricultural role.

The vestiges of the 3rd quarter of the 16th century, partly reconstructed in the same way at the end of the 19th century, bear witness to a desire for historical preservation. The commons, dated 1743 and 1766, complete the whole with subsequent additions to the twentieth century. Registration for the Historic Monuments in 1988 protects its facades, roofs, moats and bridge, highlighting its heritage value.

This castle, typical of Loiret, blends the late medieval heritage with modern adaptations. Its plan in the lower courtyard, its adjoining buildings and its moats make a representative example of the fortified residences of the Renaissance, adapted to the seigneurial and agricultural needs of the following centuries.

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