When was the château d'Argonne built?

The current building dates from the 16th century, although the site is mentioned as early as the late 11th century.

Who owned the château d'Argonne?

The estate belonged to the Dubois family from the 14th century until 1661, then passed successively to several owners including the Cesbron, Pichot and Abraham families.

What can be seen at the château d'Argonne?

Visitors can see a moat, a gatehouse with drawbridge flanked by two towers, a main residence with a dormer window, and a dovecote.

Château d'Argonne

Argonne Castle

Chemillé-en-Anjou

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Chemillé-en-Anjou

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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This week in the agenda

The European Heritage Days at Villeneuve Castle, a 12th and 15th century historical monument and its gardens in Martigné Briand,Fri, Sep 18 · château de Villeneuve12 km
Visit of the exterior of the manor and exhibitionFri, Sep 18 · Logis de la Gachetière21 km
Guided tour "through the centuries"Fri, Sep 18 · château de Mortagne-sur-Sèvre39 km

Château d'Argonne stands in Chemillé-en-Anjou (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The château d'Argonne stands at the hamlet of Argonne, in the commune of Chemillé-en-Anjou, in Maine-et-Loire. Built in the 16th century, it retains its moat, a gatehouse with drawbridge flanked by two towers, and a main residence topped with a dormer window and pediment. A dovecote completes this ensemble, shaped by centuries of history, combining a seigneurial dwelling with farm buildings.

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What to know

The château is located at the hamlet of Argonne, in the commune of Chemillé-en-Anjou in Maine-et-Loire.
The building dates from the 16th century and was restored in the 19th century after a fire during the revolutionary troubles.
Visible features include a moat, a gatehouse with drawbridge flanked by two towers, and a dovecote.

Where this château is

Chemillé-en-Anjou · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

Chemillé-en-Anjou, Maine-et-Loire

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Frequently asked

When was the château d'Argonne built?: The current building dates from the 16th century, although the site is mentioned as early as the late 11th century.
Who owned the château d'Argonne?: The estate belonged to the Dubois family from the 14th century until 1661, then passed successively to several owners including the Cesbron, Pichot and Abraham families.
Where is the château d'Argonne located?: It is located at the hamlet of Argonne, in the commune of Chemillé-en-Anjou, in Maine-et-Loire.
What can be seen at the château d'Argonne?: Visitors can see a moat, a gatehouse with drawbridge flanked by two towers, a main residence with a dormer window, and a dovecote.