Château de la Source du Rollin, Renaissance castle in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, France.
The Château de la Source du Rollin is a Renaissance castle with a main two-story building extended by two lower wings, each topped with dormer windows. A small river originates on the property, giving the estate its name before flowing into the Loire River downstream.
The castle was built in the 15th century and later served as a German military command post during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. The property survived this conflict and continued to be used afterward.
The grounds were replanted with different tree species in the 19th century following the phylloxera crisis that devastated local vineyards. The parkland shows how the estate recovered from this agricultural disaster.
The property is located about 10 minutes by car from Orleans, making it convenient for those exploring the Loire region. The setting combines easy access to urban amenities with the calm of countryside surroundings.
The estate takes its name from the Rollin stream, which originates on the grounds and flows into the Loire River about 3 kilometers away. This water source has always defined the character of the place and remains visible as you walk through the property today.
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