Château de la Maison-Rouge

Château de la Maison-Rouge displays red brick and stone architecture centered around a quadrangular courtyard enclosed by towers that step down toward a stream on the southern boundary. The layout includes multiple structures arranged across the property, each reflecting different periods of construction.

The property came under the ownership of Antoine du Rougé starting in 1554 and underwent major reconstruction between 1813 and 1846 in the neo-Louis XIII style. This building campaign introduced new design standards while keeping some earlier elements from the medieval foundation.

The name refers to the red brick facades that still define the building's appearance when viewed from the valley below. Visitors notice this distinctive coloring immediately as they approach the property.

The property is not regularly open to the public and typically requires private arrangements made well in advance of a visit. Access is gained from the country road, with parking available near the main courtyard entrance.

During the extensive renovations, the medieval towers were deliberately incorporated into the newly landscaped park rather than demolished. This creates a visible link between the original fortified structure and the later aristocratic reshaping of the site.

Location: La Bruère-sur-Loir

GPS coordinates: 47.65350,0.36185

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:24