Château de Richelieu

The Château de Richelieu was an enormous 17th-century château built by the French clergyman, nobleman, and statesman Cardinal Richelieu in Touraine. It was demolished for building materials in 1805 and almost nothing of it remains today.
  • Type: Park
  • Description: demolished château in Touraine, France
  • Also known as: “Parc de Richelieu”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Église Notre-Dame de Richelieu and Château de la Pataudière.

Church
is a church, which is situated 560 metres north of Château de Richelieu.

Castle
is a castle, which is situated 3½ km north of Château de Richelieu.

Church
is a church, which is situated 4 km northeast of Château de Richelieu.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ceaux-en-Loudun and Maulay.

Village
is a commune in the department… is situated 7 km west of Château de Richelieu.

Village
is a commune in the department in the region in western . is situated 9 km west of Château de Richelieu.

Château de Richelieu

Latitude
47.00766° or 47° 0′ 28″ north
Longitude
0.32564° or 0° 19′ 32″ east
Open location code
8FV2285G+37
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Turkish—“Château de Richelieu” goes by many names.

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Roseraie and Parking Avenue Pasteur Richelieu.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Dôme and Bassin aux Carpes.

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Worth a closer look: Orléans and Tours.

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