Château de Chitenay
château
PA00098416
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1960)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Château de Chitenay — Château in Chitenay (Loir-et-Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1960 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Château construit vers 1750, hormis l'aile secondaire qui lui est antérieure mais fut remaniée lors de la construction du bâtiment principal. La toiture est dominée par un clocheton moderne. Une aile en retour d'équerre vers le nord date du 17e siècle et a été remaniée au 18e.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098416. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) (since 1960), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Ensemble des façades et toitures du château et des communs (cad. C 63) : inscription par arrêté du 13 septembre 1960
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Chitenay, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.4936°N, 1.3781°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Bohaire | Saint-Bohaire | 1995 |
| Ancienne léproserie de Montoire-sur-le-Loir | Montoire-sur-le-Loir | 1937 |
| Eglise Saint-Denis de Thoré-la-Rochette | Thoré-la-Rochette | 2007 |
| Ancien champ de Foire | Saint-Aignan | 1946 |
| Croix située sur le chemin de Trôo à Sougé | Troo | 1928 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 17e siècle;18e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Château de Chitenay located?
Château de Chitenay is located in the commune of Chitenay (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Château de Chitenay protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1960 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098416 in the Mérimée database.
When was Château de Chitenay built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 17e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.4936°N, 1.3781°E