Château de l'Ardoise, Historical castle in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, France
The Château de l'Ardoise stands southwest of the town center, 600 meters from the Loire River, between Tortue Street and Ardoise Street.
The present castle replaces a 16th-century structure that included a 16-meter diameter round tower used to monitor the road between Meung-sur-Loire and Orleans.
The estate belonged to Saint-Mesmin de Micy Abbey before being sold to the Chapter of Sainte-Croix Cathedral in Orleans after the French Revolution.
Access to the castle is through a wrought iron gate leading to a long tree-lined avenue that guides visitors to the main building.
Excavations conducted by Ernest Pillon uncovered foundations of an ancient defensive tower and an archaeological site of a medieval village.
Location: La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin
GPS coordinates: 47.88123,1.82301
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:53
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