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Origin and history

The Château des Diorières is located in Chauvigny-du-Perche, in the Loir-et-Cher department, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. This historic monument, whose origins date back to the 16th century, was profoundly redesigned in the 18th century. The Fief des Diorières once depended on Chauvigny's, stressing its local importance from medieval times.

The present castle was rebuilt in 1737 to replace a primitive building destroyed by fire. Of this first construction, only the moat remains, which surround a rectangular space, as well as two round towers at the northwest and southwest angles. The main house body, rectangular in shape, has a classical facade surmounted by a triangular pediment in its centre.

The interior of the castle was completely renovated at the end of the 19th century, marking a final phase of major transformation. The elements protected under the Historic Monuments include facades, roofs, two remaining towers and moats, inscribed by order of 30 July 1980. These remains bear witness to the architectural evolution of the site, between medieval defensive heritage and seigneurial residence of the Enlightenment.

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