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Vaufoinard Castle, located in Rochecorbon (Indre-et-Loire), is a 16th-century building listed as a historical monument since April 11, 1946. Originally, it was a fence, that is, a rural property surrounded by walls, typical of Renaissance architecture in Touraine.

The history of the castle is marked by its successive owners, including the mayors of Tours. Among them, Victor Barguin, receiver general of the aid and sizes of the Loudunois, became owner in 1538. Later, in 1570, François Joret, another mayor of Tours, took possession of it. These local figures illustrate the political and economic importance of the region at that time.

On the architectural plane, the castle of Vaufoinard initially consists of a large pavilion and a contiguous wing to the west, raised from one floor on the ground floor with an attic. At the beginning of the 19th century, this wing was extended and raised from one floor, while a stair turret and a rectangular forebody complete the east facade. These changes reflect the stylistic changes and residential needs of owners over the centuries.

The castle is partially protected: only the facades and roofs of the 16th century pavilion are included in the inventory of historical monuments. Today, there remains a testimony of Renaissance architecture in Touraine, although its current use (visit, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

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