Château de Madon, château à Candé-sur-Beuvron (Loir-et-Cher)
Château de Madon is a castle in Candé-sur-Beuvron in the Loire Valley, built around 1770 in Neoclassic style. The main building has a central block with two wings extending to the sides, a large terrace at the front, and similar proportions at the rear; nearby stands a 16th-century building and a small chapel with a rounded dome above an underground spring.
The original site belonged to the Abbey of Saint-Laumer around 1000 and served as a retreat for monks. After damage during the Hundred Years War (14th-15th centuries), the castle was rebuilt and received its current form in the 18th century under Bishop de Termont; it was officially registered as a historic monument in 1948.
The castle once served as a residence for nobility and church leaders who shaped the local region. Today, the chapel with its dome remains a visible sign of the spiritual importance this place held for people living nearby.
The castle is privately owned and can be viewed from the exterior, with the park and grounds visible from the road. Visitors should explore respectfully and may contact the owners beforehand if interested in interior access or specific visiting arrangements.
Beneath the chapel lies an underground spring in a vaulted chamber, traditionally believed to have healing powers for eye ailments. This hidden sanctuary gives the place a mysterious quality that attracts visitors interested in old local traditions.
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