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The Pilorget Castle is a mansion built in the 18th century, located at 12 rue Pinguet-Guindon (neighborhood Saint-Symphorien) in Tours. This monument is distinguished by its refined architecture, typical of bourgeois residences of the time. It was the subject of two partial inscriptions in the title of historical monuments: the first in 1931 for its facades and roofs, the second in 1943 for its wrought iron staircase and interior woodwork.

In 1781, the castle belonged to Pierre Thenon, prosecutor of the bailiwick of Tours, which shows his connection with the local judicial aristocracy. In the 20th century, it passed into the hands of the Motte family. The building retains notable decorative elements, such as a four-fly staircase with a wrought iron ramp, ground woodwork in the dining room, and a Louis XV style fireplace topped by ice and floral paint in the living room.

The legal protections allowed to preserve unique architectural details, such as the six-pointed star medallions on wooden plinths, the stairwell and its woodwork. These features illustrate the splendour of 18th century interiors, while reflecting the influence of Louis XV styles in the Tourangelle region. The exact address, according to official sources, is indicated as being both Pilorget Square and 11 Pinguet-Guindon Street, revealing a possible toponymic evolution or a double historic name.

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