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Chateaudun is located to the north-west of Orleans, and south-west of Paris..

The town is attractively located on a rocky outcrop above the Loir River.

The highlight, standing above the town, is Chateau de Chateaudun. Notably it is the first castle you reach when heading from Paris towards the Loire Valley. Although the chateau has existed here since the 12th century, and part of the structure dates from that time, a great deal of modifications took place in the 17th century to transform the castle from having a defensive role to being a more comfortable building for living in.

Apart from several noteworthy architectural features, Chateaudun castle is also well known for an important fresco it contains - a portrayal of the Final Judgement dating from the 15th century (in the castle chapel). Because of its importance the castle is a listed historic monument - see Chateaudun castle visitor information for access details.

Although a serious fire damaged the town in the first half of the 18th century there are still some impressive medieval buildings to admire in the old town around the castle ramparts, and fine views across the Loir Valley - note, Chateaudun tourist office can give you details of the marked path through the town that shows the highlights en-route.

Interesting stories are attached to the Foulon Caves (on rue des Fouleries) - occupied in prehistoric times, they later served as a refuge for the inhabitants of the town during the great fire. The guided tour of the caves extends over almost a kilometre of the complex.

There are also various churches of note in the town: church of Saint-Valerien, eglise de la Madeleine, and Saint-Jean-de-la-Chaine church.

Chateaudun is a 3* ville Fleurie and there are various well maintained parks and gardens.

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