Château d'Oulmes
Oulmes Castle
Rives-d'Autise
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- Where
- Rives-d'Autise
To make a day of it
Château d'Oulmes stands in Rives-d'Autise (Vendée), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, third quarter of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
Oulmes castle in Rives-d'Autise, Vendée, brings together outbuildings from the 17th century with a main residence built in the 18th century. Listed as a historic monument, the complex reflects rural Vendée architecture across two centuries. The facades, roofs and interior fireplaces constitute the principal elements preserved today.
What to know
- Access to the interior, visiting hours and conditions are not documented; it is advisable to check locally or with the town hall before visiting.
- The castle includes a perimeter wall with wrought iron gates, both listed alongside the main building.
- Only the facades, roofs and two notable fireplaces (great room and small room) are protected as heritage assets.
Where this château is
Rives-d'Autise · Vendée · Pays de la Loire
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Address
85420 Rives-d'Autise
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- Period of construction
- 17th century, third quarter of the 18th century
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Frequently asked
- What can be visited at Oulmes castle?
- The listed heritage elements include the main residence, outbuildings, facades and roofs, two interior fireplaces, and the boundary wall with gates. Access conditions should be confirmed beforehand.
- When was the castle built?
- The outbuildings date from the 17th century, while the main residence was constructed during the 18th century.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22975586
- Mérimée PA00132744
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