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The Château de Meslay (listed building) is an elegant residence built in 1732 by the architect Jules Michel Hardouin. The guided tour of the castle and the free visit of the outbuildings allow you to enter into the intimacy of a prestigious family that has lived there for 11 generations.
Description
Château de Meslay was built for Jean François de La Porte (farmer-general for 50 years and a close friend of Cardinal de Fleury) during a gigantic project that lasted 3 years: demolition of the old château (where Henri IV stayed during the siege of Vendôme), relocation of the village to its current location, and creation of a cotton fabric factory that sold its products all the way to the Court at Versailles. Visitors to the château will discover magnificent reception rooms with exceptional furnishings, a rare gnomon (solar calendar) inlaid on the parquet floor and 400 m² of spectacular vaulted cellar kitchens. A film on the history of the château, videos, sound effects and a hologram will punctuate your visit.
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| Opening hours from 17 July to 14 September 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | Open from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
| Friday | Open from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
| Saturday | Open from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
| Sunday | Open from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
price
| Pricing | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Full adult price | 9,50 € | Not communicated |
| Child rate | 5 € | Not communicated |
| Full adult price | 5,50 € | Not communicated |
| Discount rate | 4,50 € | Not communicated |
| Discount rate | 8 € | Not communicated |
| Child rate | 2 € | Not communicated |
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