When was the château de Chambonneau built?

The two entrance towers date from the 14th century.

Is the château de Chambonneau a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 12 February 1964.

What is the story linked to King John II?

According to local tradition, the king was held in the lower room of the entrance tower after the battle of Poitiers in 1356.

Are any defensive features still visible?

The two entrance towers and right-angled wings remain, but the curtain walls and part of the defensive system have disappeared.

Château de Chambonneau

Chambonneau Castle

Gizay

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Gizay

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Château de Chambonneau stands in Gizay (Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 16th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de Chambonneau, in Gizay in the Vienne department, belongs to that family of 14th century fortified castles whose defensive character still shapes the landscape today. Two entrance towers remain, flanked by wings set at right angles to the north and southwest, while the curtain walls and part of the original defences have largely disappeared. A local tradition holds that King John II of France was held prisoner in the lower room of the entrance tower, in the aftermath of his defeat at Poitiers in 1356.

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1964.
The building dates from the 14th century and belongs to the fortified castle type.
No verified information on opening hours, prices or visiting conditions is available.
The site is located in Gizay, in the Vienne department.

Where this château is

Gizay · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Camboniac, 86340 Gizay

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Château phone number

+33 5 49 42 94 07

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00105462
Period of construction: 14th century, 16th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

When was the château de Chambonneau built?: The two entrance towers date from the 14th century.
Is the château de Chambonneau a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 12 February 1964.
What is the story linked to King John II?: According to local tradition, the king was held in the lower room of the entrance tower after the battle of Poitiers in 1356.
Are any defensive features still visible?: The two entrance towers and right-angled wings remain, but the curtain walls and part of the defensive system have disappeared.