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Le château en bref
In Sennely, in the heart of the Sologne region, the Château de la Turpinière is an estate first recorded at the beginning of the 15th century and long protected by a moat, which was crossed by two wooden drawbridges. It is said to have been built by wealthy merchants from Orléans to serve as a hunting lodge, a function it still held at the end of the 18th century. The present residence results from building campaigns from the last quarter of the 17th century, the first quarter of the 18th century and the early 19th century, a period during which it was converted into a comfortable residence. The main body, set on a terrace, is flanked by two square pavilions to the west and two twin pavilions to the east. The present chapel was rebuilt in 1810. The façades, roofs, chapel and outbuildings have been listed as historic monuments since 20 October 1989, a protection supplemented by a more recent order. The château is privately owned.