Pavilion construction and hexagonal tower vers 1510 (≈ 1510)
Building of a pavilion with a tower.
4 octobre 1946
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 4 octobre 1946 (≈ 1946)
Protection of the central body and turret.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Central building body, polygonal turret and walled opening with pediment next to this turret: inscription by order of 4 October 1946
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Origin and history
The Château des Forges, located in Suèvres in the Loir-et-Cher, is a building whose origins date back to the 15th and 16th centuries. It is distinguished by a pavilion built around 1510, accompanied by an hors-oeuvre hexagonal tower. The present, irregular set is articulated around a body of central square houses, complemented by a polygonal staircase turret decorated with mâchicoulis. These architectural elements reflect the stylistic evolutions of the Renaissance, while maintaining medieval defensive features.
Ranked a Historic Monument, the castle of the Forges was partially protected by order of 4 October 1946, specifically covering the central building body, the polygonal turret and a walled opening with adjacent pediment. These provisions highlight the heritage value of its most emblematic structures, demonstrating its importance in the local architectural landscape.
The location of the castle, specified by GPS coordinates and an address in Suèvres (12 Rue Saint-Lubin), makes it a point of interest in the department of Loir-et-Cher, in the region Centre-Val de Loire. Although the information on its accessibility (visits, rentals, accommodation) is not detailed in the available sources, its registration as a Historical Monument makes it a remarkable site of the Ligurian heritage.
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