Château de Troussay

The Château de Troussay is the smallest castle in the Loire Valley, featuring decorative elements and architectural details spanning from the 15th to 19th centuries. Its rooms are furnished with period pieces and collections that reflect the changing tastes of successive residents.

Louis de la Saussaye, a friend of historian Prosper Mérimée, rescued architectural fragments from abandoned monuments throughout the Loire Valley and incorporated them into the castle during restoration work. This act of preservation gave the place its distinctive character.

The castle displays collections of antique toys and everyday objects from 19th-century domestic life, alongside regional items from the Sologne area. These collections reveal how people lived and what they valued during that era.

The park is accessible and features trees with information panels that explain their characteristics and rare qualities. Plan your visit when weather is dry, as the grounds can be uneven and muddy after rain.

The park contains rare trees officially listed in the Loir-et-Cher remarkable tree inventory, creating a living botanical collection on the grounds. This unexpected botanical focus makes it appealing not just for architecture lovers but also for those interested in nature.