Château d'Herbault

Château d'Herbault is a Renaissance château in Neuvy with a rectangular main building and two cylindrical towers on the north side, surrounded by moats on three sides. The water features served as an important defensive system protecting the entire estate.

After a fire destroyed the original structure, reconstruction started in 1525 and continued until 1582, when only the main building was completed. The extended construction period reflects the complexity of rebuilding such a substantial noble residence.

The building displays French Renaissance design with balanced proportions and refined stonework typical of 16th-century noble residences. These architectural choices reflect the aesthetic preferences of the French aristocracy at that time.

The château is a private residence that received protection status as a registered monument (monument historique inscrit) in 1942, ensuring its preservation. Visitors should check in advance whether tours or visits to the grounds are available.

The estate includes formal French gardens that were reconstructed according to historical designs, complementing the architectural composition of the site. These restored gardens demonstrate how noble residences were traditionally integrated with their surrounding landscape.