Château de Villeray, Historical monument in Perche Natural Park at Sablons-sur-Huisne, France
The Château de Villeray is a stone castle at Sablons-sur-Huisne featuring a symmetrical facade, three stories of windows, square pavilions, and round towers integrated throughout its structure. The main building is accompanied by cottages scattered across the estate and a converted mill building.
The fortress of Villeray was held by the Talvas family in the 11th century and controlled the Huisne valley. In the 16th century, it was completely rebuilt and transformed from a military stronghold into an elegant noble residence.
Rebuilt in the 16th century by Gilles de Riantz, the castle displays the hallmarks of a French Renaissance noble residence with its symmetrical design and distinctive towers. The architecture reflects the wealth and status of the nobility during that period.
The castle now operates as a luxury hotel where visitors can stay in rooms within the main building or in cottages throughout the estate. It is best to explore the property on foot to appreciate both the main structure and its surrounding buildings.
A 19th-century mill building on the estate was converted into a summer restaurant with additional lodging spaces. This historic outbuilding provides an unexpected glimpse into the property's industrial past.
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