Château de Chanteloup

The Château de Chanteloup is situated on D 143 in Chanteloup, France.

Location

• The Château de Chanteloup is situated on D 143 in Chanteloup, France.

History

Believed to date from 1583, the Château de Chanteloup was an imposing 18th-century French château with elaborate gardens. It was located in the Loire Valley on the south bank of the river Loire, downstream from the town of Amboise and about 2.3 kilometres southwest of the royal Château d'Amboise.

Architecture

The layout of the château is not well-documented, but it was reportedly a significant structure in its time. The château's architectural style is not specified, but it was compared by some contemporaries to Versailles.

Historical Significance and Events

• From 1761 to 1785 Chanteloup belonged to King Louis XV's prime minister, the Duke of Choiseul.
• Notable events associated with the château include its ownership by the Duke of Choiseul and its eventual demolition in 1823.

Current Status and Use

The majority of the château was demolished in 1823, but some features of the park remain. The Pagoda of Chanteloup is a significant tourist attraction.

Heritage Status

The Château de Chanteloup has been designated as a protected site by the French authorities.

Visiting Information

Due to its private nature, visiting information for the Château de Chanteloup is limited. The château's address is D 143 in Chanteloup, France.

Notable Features and Rooms

The Pagoda of Chanteloup is a notable feature of the park that remains from the original château.