When was the Château d'Étables built?

The château was constructed in the 15th century as a fortified dwelling and underwent extensive modifications during the 17th and 18th centuries, including the addition of a baroque pediment.

How many towers did the château originally have?

Four towers originally flanked the building, three of which remain standing today.

What notable architectural features are visible?

A life-size stone statue of Hercules and a 17th-century bust are set into the facade, along with an interior staircase from the 17th century featuring square balusters.

Château d'Étables

Étables Castle

Saint-Martin-la-Pallu

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Where: Saint-Martin-la-Pallu

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Château d'Étables stands in Saint-Martin-la-Pallu (Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 17th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Château d'Étables, located in Saint-Martin-la-Pallu in the Vienne département, is a fortified dwelling from the 15th century that underwent major renovations in the 17th and 18th centuries. Originally flanked by four towers, three of which remain standing, the building is arranged in an L-shape and reflects the architectural evolution across two distinct periods of alteration, including baroque details and sculptural ornaments set into its facade.

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1969, with protection covering the facades, roofs, and the 17th-century interior staircase.
Two stone sculptures decorate the north facade: a life-size statue of Hercules on the ground floor and a 17th-century bust set within a medallion above a console.

Where this château is

Saint-Martin-la-Pallu · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Saint-Martin-la-Pallu, Vienne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00105381
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

When was the Château d'Étables built?: The château was constructed in the 15th century as a fortified dwelling and underwent extensive modifications during the 17th and 18th centuries, including the addition of a baroque pediment.
How many towers did the château originally have?: Four towers originally flanked the building, three of which remain standing today.
What notable architectural features are visible?: A life-size stone statue of Hercules and a 17th-century bust are set into the facade, along with an interior staircase from the 17th century featuring square balusters.