Reference: C5-4397
Magnificent 14th C château, with its historical architecture and modern restorations, offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of history. Whether used as a private residence or for cultural and tourist activities, this property promises an extraordinary experience in a magical setting.
Set in the Charente-Maritime Department in the heart of Saintonge Romane.
Close to the A10 motorway and Saintes train station, this property is easily accessible from the capital.
Stunning 14th Century Medieval Château
Steeped in history and authenticity, this remarkable 14th-century medieval château, listed as a Monument Historique (ISMH), is a former stronghold that offers a glimpse into the past. Once sold as national property in 1793 and divided between three farmers, the château has undergone extensive restoration since 1972.
Architectural Features
- Walls and Towers: The château features irregular polygonal walls with projecting buttresses at the corners, reflecting the military architecture of the 13th and 14th centuries. The curtain walls, over 12 metres high, are crowned by a parapet walk visible on the facades of two square towers.
- Inner Courtyard: The inner courtyard houses dwellings and outbuildings set against the wall. Two of the original three stair towers remain, with the third leading only to the vaulted basement rooms.
- Drawbridges and Gates: Access to the property is via two drawbridges over the now-drained moat, leading to an ogival gate and a postern, enhancing the medieval charm.
Living Spaces
Main Château (700 sqm):
- Ground Floor: Includes an entrance hall, vestibule, large sitting room with a monumental fireplace, second sitting room, dining room, and kitchen.
- First Floor: Features parquet flooring, a landing, a library, six bedrooms, and three shower rooms with WCs.
Usage and Events
The château has hosted numerous events, including concerts, heritage classes for children, exhibitions, night shows, and film screenings, making it a vibrant cultural hub.
Additional Details
Period Furniture: The habitable dwelling and outbuildings are fully furnished with period and stylish furniture, adding to the historical ambiance.
Tourist Activity Potential: The outbuildings, converted into living quarters, are ideal for tourist activities and are sold fully furnished.
This magnificent 14th-century château, with its historical architecture and modern restorations, offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of history. Whether used as a private residence or for cultural and tourist activities, this property promises an extraordinary experience in a magical setting
Outbuildings Converted into Living Quarters:
-Ground Floor: Reception area, patio, refectory, professionally equipped kitchen, shower room, bathroom, and sanitary facilities.
- First Floor: Parquet flooring, sitting room, three independent bedrooms, two dormitories, two shower rooms, and sanitary facilities.
This beautiful property has an outbuilding used as a garden shed and workshop.
This former stronghold has magnificent vaulted cellars that have been restored by the current owners.
The property extends over 2.47 acres, including its former stronghold surrounded by an irregular enclosure with curtain walls 12 to 14 metres high, pierced by archères, crowned by a parapet walk and flanked by square towers. The moat has now been drained and there is a meadow where you can take full advantage of this place steeped in history.
The chateau is listed on the Inventaire supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques:
Enclosure wall and postern; turret in the east building containing a spiral staircase; remains of the south wing, now destroyed: start of a spiral staircase and two underground rooms : listed by order of July 1988.
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