Château de Troussay, Renaissance castle in Cheverny, France
The Château de Troussay stands as the smallest castle in the Loire Valley, featuring a collection of decorative elements from the 15th to 19th centuries.
Louis de la Saussaye, a friend of historian Prosper Mérimée, rescued architectural elements from abandoned Loire Valley monuments and incorporated them into the castle during renovations.
The castle houses exhibitions about domestic life in 19th-century castles, displaying collections of antique toys and traditional Sologne regional artifacts.
Visitors can explore the castle from April to September, with admission rates of 10 euros for adults and 7 euros for children under seven years old.
The English-style park contains numerous rare trees listed in the Loir-et-Cher remarkable tree inventory, with informational panels explaining their characteristics.
Location: Cheverny
Inception: 1450
Address: Troussay
GPS coordinates: 47.49139,1.42444
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
The Loire River houses castles from French Renaissance and Classical periods. These structures display architectural elements of their time and document noble life. Each castle presents distinct features, from Gothic ornaments to symmetrical gardens. The interiors contain original furniture, tapestries, and art collections.
The Centre-Val de Loire showcases a diverse heritage, from medieval fortresses like Château de Lavardin to Renaissance structures. The region features protected natural sites such as the Chérine Nature Reserve and the Domaine du Ciran, which host hundreds of bird species in their ponds and woodlands. The Savonnières Pétrifiantes Caves illustrate local geological phenomena, while the Briare Canal Bridge demonstrates 19th-century engineering. This selection also includes historical and cultural sites, from the Dunois Mill preserving 17th-century mechanisms to the Marcel Proust Museum housed in an authentic residence. The Picassiette House in Chartres exhibits Raymond Isidore's unique work over several decades. The Parc Floral de la Source and the Saint-Ours Collegiate complete this exploration combining Gothic religious architecture with themed gardens, providing diverse discoveries accessible to visitors.
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