Is the château de Beaufief a listed historic monument?

It is listed as a monument historique by a decree of 4 October 1973, protecting notably the facades, roofs, the wrought iron staircase rail, the dining room fireplace, the salon woodwork and the chapel's stucco.

How old is the château de Beaufief?

The present building dates from 1768, built on the site of an older manor whose foundations and underground vaults go back to the 13th century.

Who built the château de Beaufief?

It was rebuilt in 1768 by Pierre Augustin Perraudeau, secretary to the king, who reused materials from the earlier building.

Where is the château de Beaufief located?

It stands in the commune of Mazeray, in the Charente-Maritime department.

Château de Beaufief

Beaufief Castle

Mazeray

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Mazeray

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Château de Beaufief stands in Mazeray (Charente-Maritime), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In the countryside around Mazeray, the château de Beaufief is an 18th century folly built on the foundations of an older manor house. Its central block, topped with a triangular pediment, is flanked by two curved wings forming a horseshoe shape, fronted by a courtyard with a formal French garden that has kept its original layout. Notable features include a Louis XV style chapel, a round dovecote with 17th century dormers, and underground vaults beneath the building that recall the site's medieval origins. Bought as a ruin in the late 20th century, the château owes its present state to restoration work carried out by its owners.

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Where this château is

Mazeray · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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17400 Mazeray

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PJR17008861
Period of construction: 13th century, 18th century

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Is the château de Beaufief a listed historic monument?: It is listed as a monument historique by a decree of 4 October 1973, protecting notably the facades, roofs, the wrought iron staircase rail, the dining room fireplace, the salon woodwork and the chapel's stucco.
How old is the château de Beaufief?: The present building dates from 1768, built on the site of an older manor whose foundations and underground vaults go back to the 13th century.
Who built the château de Beaufief?: It was rebuilt in 1768 by Pierre Augustin Perraudeau, secretary to the king, who reused materials from the earlier building.
Where is the château de Beaufief located?: It stands in the commune of Mazeray, in the Charente-Maritime department.