What exactly does the historic monument listing protect?

The 1949 decree covers the north facade and all roofing of the castle, namely the visible elements that best reflect 15th-century architecture.

What is particularly noteworthy on the north facade?

The north facade displays a non-rectilinear plan due to the interlocking of two buildings; it features a spiral stair tower with an ogee-arched doorway, a dormer with winged ornaments decorated with pinnacles, and openings with sculpted frames.

Can the castle be visited from inside?

No information clarifies the conditions for access to the castle's interior or the possibility of a guided tour.

Château de Caillères

Caillères Castle

Clérac

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Clérac

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Château de Caillères stands in Clérac (Charente-Maritime), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the 15th century at Clérac in Charente-Maritime, Château de Caillères displays a distinctive composite structure in which two buildings interlock at offset angles. Its principal interest lies in the north facade, which displays this particular geometry and reveals a range of late medieval architectural details: a stair tower, decorated openings, varied roof pitches, and carved stone ornaments.

What to know

The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1949, though only the north facade and roofing benefit from official protection.
Visits focus on what is visible from the exterior; no information is available regarding access to the interior or admission fees.
The rural setting of Clérac provides a context typical of 15th-century Charente-Maritime agriculture.

Where this château is

Clérac · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Chem. de Caillères, 17270 Clérac

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00104653
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

What exactly does the historic monument listing protect?: The 1949 decree covers the north facade and all roofing of the castle, namely the visible elements that best reflect 15th-century architecture.
What is particularly noteworthy on the north facade?: The north facade displays a non-rectilinear plan due to the interlocking of two buildings; it features a spiral stair tower with an ogee-arched doorway, a dormer with winged ornaments decorated with pinnacles, and openings with sculpted frames.
Can the castle be visited from inside?: No information clarifies the conditions for access to the castle's interior or the possibility of a guided tour.