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A new lease of life for the château d'Ainay-le-Vieil

Ainay-le-Vieil, a fortified château on a plain in the Cher department (18), with its towers, moat, guardhouse and parapet walk... straight out of the Middle Ages. A historical treasure dating back to the 13th century, it is home to a graceful residence combining flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance styles, built at the end of the 15th century by the Seigneur de Bigny.

Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil: before-and-after slideshow

The Seigneur de Bigny's descendants have lived here since 1467, and the superb, majestic salons still house many memorabilia of illustrious figures, from Colbert to Marie-Antoinette and Napoleon.

A privately-owned historic monument, open to the public since the 1950s, it's like an old man, still in shape but a little tired, giving himself a second lease of life.

Restoration work on the château has already begun. A complete restoration including all roofing, joinery and plastering began in 2019 and is ongoing.

Address

7, Rue du Château
18200 Ainay-le-Vieil

Tel: 09 71 46 01 83

Agreement

Number 2020-280 R

See the agreement

Tax reduction

Under current regulations, donations made as part of an earmarked sponsorship operation are eligible for a tax deduction:

  • Income tax: 66% of the donation is tax deductible, up to a limit of 20% of taxable income.
  • Corporate income tax: 60% of the donation is deducted from taxable income, up to a limit of 5 per thousand of annual sales.

A tax receipt will be issued for all donations of €50 or more.

We do not issue tax receipts for donations under €50.