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Château de Chamerolles is a window into France’s royal and medieval past. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Château de Chamerolles
Château de Chamerolles is a Renaissance castle located in the Loiret department, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The castle was built between 1501 and 1513, and it is considered one of the most beautiful examples of Renaissance architecture in France. The castle was built by Lancelot 1st du Lac, who was the chamberlain of King Louis XII. The castle has a unique architecture, mixing Gothic and Renaissance styles. It features a central keep, flanked by four towers, and a moat. Château de Chamerolles is famous for its gardens, which are considered one of the most beautiful in France. The gardens are classified as a "Remarkable Garden" by the French Ministry of Culture. The gardens feature a French-style garden, an Italian garden, an English-style garden, and a vegetable garden. Today, Château de Chamerolles is a museum dedicated to the history of perfumes. The castle houses a permanent exhibition that explores the history of perfume, from ancient times to the present day. Visitors can discover the ingredients used to make perfumes, the techniques used to extract the fragrances, and the different uses of perfumes throughout history.
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