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Origin and history

The castle of Troussay, built around 1450 in Cheverny, owes its present appearance to Renaissance changes under Robert de Bugy, shield of François I. In the 17th century, the estate expanded with communes and a French-style park, before being sold in 1732 to the Pelluys family, notaries in blésois. Passed into several hands, it was acquired in 1828 by Louis de La Saussaye, historian and rector, who restored it entirely between 1850 and 1873 with architect Jules de La Morandière, inspired by the castles of Blois and saving endangered heritage elements.

The François I facade, decorated with sculptures and references at Chambord, contrasts with the Louis XII facade, a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance. Inside, six rooms open to the visit reveal painted ceilings, historic fireplaces and eclectic furniture from the 15th to the 19th century. The park, a former French-style garden recreated by La Saussaye, is home to centuries-old trees and 18th-century pavilions. The Sologne Museum and an exhibition on 19th-century servants recall the autarchic life of the estate.

Ranked a Historic Monument in 2000 and labeled Maison des Illustres in 2025, Troussay testifies to La Saussaye's commitment to heritage preservation. Its restoration, although tinted with the romantic taste of the 19th century, allowed to preserve rare elements such as a sculptured door of the Renaissance or paintings attributed to Jean Mosnier. The castle remains inhabited and linked to Cheverny Castle, owned by the same family since the 19th century.

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