Francueil, France
1515-1521
Amboise, France
15th century
Villandry, France
1532
Azay-le-Rideau, France
1515-1527
Chaumont-sur-Loire, France
1465-1510
Chinon, France
12th century
Rigny-Ussé, France
1440s
Langeais, France
1465
Loches, France
13th century
Monts, France
1499-1508
Montrésor, France
1493
Céré-la-Ronde, France
1460
Lémeré, France
1445
Lavardin, France
11th century
Luynes, France
12th century
Château-Renault, France
1140
Montlouis-sur-Loire, France
1520
Saché, France
16th century
Saint-Patrice, France
18th century
Gizeux, France
14th 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.