What is a chateau style structure?

A château is a large and stately residence, often an imposing and historically significant building, which may be fortified or luxurious. Originates in France at first, as castle or fortified manor house. It typically features large walls, towers, and other defensive structures.



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French Chateau, or Chateauesque, is a style based on the monumental French country homes built in the Loire Valley from the 1400s to 1600s. Typically built in an asymmetrical plan, these homes feature complex rooflines and facades with many recessing and protruding planes.

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Villas usually have a courtyard and are found in more temperate climates as in parts of Italy. Chateaus are found in more mountainous areas, have more sloping roofs that shed snow more easily and are found in areas of France.

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Below are the main rooms found in medieval castles and large manor houses.
  • The Great Hall.
  • Bed Chambers.
  • Solars.
  • Bathrooms, Lavatories and Garderobes.
  • Kitchens, Pantries, Larders & Butteries.
  • Gatehouses and Guardrooms.
  • Chapels & Oratories.
  • Cabinets and Boudoirs.


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