Valençay, France
1540
Mehun-sur-Yèvre, France
13th century
Sagonne, France
14th century
Châteauneuf-sur-Cher, France
11th century
Lignières, France
1654-1660
Sarzay, France
14th century
Apremont-sur-Allier, France
15th century
Ainay-le-Vieil, France
14th century
Meillant, France
1510
Culan, France
12th century
Le Noyer, France
16th century
Bannegon, France
12th century
Oizon, France
ca. 1500
Blancafort, France
15th century
Boulleret, France
13th century
Mornay-Berry, France
13th century
Saint-Christophe-le-Chaudry, France
c. 1380
Villegongis, France
16th century
The Château de Chantilly comprises two attached buildings: the Petit Château built around 1560 for Anne de Montmorency, and the Grand Château, which was destroyed during the French Revolution and rebuilt in the 1870s. Owned by the Institut de France, the château houses the Musée Condé. It is one of the finest art galleries in France and is open to the public.
The estate"s connection with the Montmorency family began in 1484. The first mansion (now replaced by the Grand Château) was built in 1528–1531 for the Constable Anne de Montmorency by Pierre Chambiges. The Petit Château was also built for him, around 1560, probably by Jean Bullant. In 1632, after the death of Henri II, it passed to the Grand Condé who inherited it through his mother, Charlotte Marguerite de Montmorency.
Several interesting pieces of history are associated with the château during the 17th century.