Château de Selles-sur-Cher, Renaissance castle in Loire Valley, France
The castle exhibits square pavilions, three corner towers, and a gatehouse, combining medieval fortification elements with Renaissance architectural features.
Theobald I, Count of Blois, established the first structure in 935, while architect Jacques Androuet II du Cerceau redesigned the pavilions in 1612.
The castle maintains multiple exhibition spaces where visitors discover the architectural evolution from medieval military fortress to Renaissance residence.
Located at 17 rue Philippe de Béthune in Selles-sur-Cher, the castle offers guided tours and virtual reality experiences depicting different historical periods.
Hidden murals from the 17th century emerged in 2021 in the golden pavilions room after careful removal of old wallpaper and plaster.
Location: Selles-sur-Cher
Inception: 1612
Architects: Jacques Androuet II du Cerceau
Architectural style: French Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 47.27503,1.54925
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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