Part 134

Learn about the Chateau, the unique French building in Civ V's Into the Renaissance scenario. Discover its stats, cost, and strategic advantages over the Castle.

Hey there! So, you're diving into the "Into the Renaissance" scenario in Civilization V and wondering about that fancy French building, the Chateau? Let's break it down. ### Game Info The Chateau is the special building for the French in the "Into the Renaissance" scenario. Think of it as an upgrade to the regular Castle. You'll need to have built Walls in your city before you can construct it. Here's what it brings to the table: * +7 Combat Strength * +25 HP * +3 Culture ### Strategy This is a Medieval-era building that beefs up your city's defenses. Remember, you absolutely need Walls first. The Chateau is a bit pricier than the standard Castle – it'll cost you 134 Production, while the Castle is 107 Production. But that extra cost gets you those +3 Culture points, which can really add up! ### Civilopedia Entry Historically, a chateau was more of a country manor house for the wealthy, not really a fortified place. In the 1600s, French lords built these elegant mansions. Nowadays, the term is used pretty loosely, even for wineries or inns! ### See Also * Château (Wikipedia) * Chateau (Civ5)) (Improvement in the base game)