How old is the Château de Bouëx?

The oldest part, a dwelling flanked by two square towers, dates from the 15th century, while a classical facade was added in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Can the Château de Bouëx be visited?

The available information does not specify opening hours or admission prices.

Who owned the Château de Bouëx?

It belonged successively to the lords of Livenne, to the Arnaud family from 1629, and then by inheritance to the Jovelle and de la Boutelière families.

Is the Château de Bouëx a protected historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since an order of 30 March 2009, covering the main building, outbuildings, chapel and park remains.

Château de Bouëx

Bouëx Castle

Bouëx

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Bouëx

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Château de Bouëx stands in Bouëx (Charente), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, fourth quarter of the 17th century, first quarter of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Adjoining the village church, the Château de Bouëx combines a 15th century dwelling flanked by two square towers with a long classical facade dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Owned by the Arnaud family for over two centuries, the estate also includes outbuildings, a private chapel and the remains of a park with its basins. The building shows the successive stages of a medieval stronghold gradually opened up to the more sober lines of the classical age.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 2009.
No opening hours or admission prices are available in the current data.
The building stands directly against the village church of Bouëx.
No information on accessibility or parking is provided.
Scenes from the TV film Bouquet final were shot here during the winter of 2010-2011.

Where this château is

Bouëx · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

16410 Bouëx

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA16000041
Period of construction: 15th century, fourth quarter of the 17th century, first quarter of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the Château de Bouëx?: The oldest part, a dwelling flanked by two square towers, dates from the 15th century, while a classical facade was added in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Can the Château de Bouëx be visited?: The available information does not specify opening hours or admission prices.
Who owned the Château de Bouëx?: It belonged successively to the lords of Livenne, to the Arnaud family from 1629, and then by inheritance to the Jovelle and de la Boutelière families.
Is the Château de Bouëx a protected historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since an order of 30 March 2009, covering the main building, outbuildings, chapel and park remains.