Saint-Chartier : Castle and dependencies
IndreReference
PA00097449
Latitude
46.647131
Longitude
1.976608
Address
7 Rue des Maîtres Sonneurs 36400 Saint-Chartier
Construction era
13e siècle;15e siècle;16e siècle;17e siècle;19e siècle
Protection date
1989/02/14 : classé MH ; 1989/02/14 : inscrit MH
Protection cause
Remparts en totalité : courtines Nord et Est, trois tours attenantes (Nord-Ouest, Nord-Est, Sud-Est) ; bâtiment dit des communs adossé à la courtine Nord ; bâtiment abritant une galerie, situé au Sud-Ouest du corps de logis, à proximité de la R.N. 718 et appelé Jeu de Paume ; cheminée de la salle à manger, au rez-de-chaussée du château, dont le manteau est orné des armes de Marguerite de Chauvigny (cad. AB 65, 66, 68 à 70) : classement par arrêté du 14 février 1989 ; Corps de logis du château (sauf cheminée classée du rez-de-chaussée) (cad. AB 69) : inscription par arrêté du 14 février 1989
Description
This fortress was built in the 12th century during the hundred years wars. It consists of a large structure surrounded by four towers on the corners. In the 19th century, changes were made: the North Tower was destroyed, a terrace was created on the south side and windows were added to all walls. The gallery known as "Palme game", with its columns on the eastern facade, dates from the 13th century. In the 15th century, the outbuildings and the ramparts were refurbished. There are still the north and east walls, which form a right angle and are flanked by towers on each corner. Two of these towers still retain the consoles on their way. This fortress inspired George Sand his novel "Les Maîtres Sonneurs" to George Sand.
