How old is the château de Chatenet?

The keep dates from the 15th century, while the current residential wing was built in the 17th century.

Can visitors go inside the keep?

It has lost its upper floors and retains only its vaulted ground level, with roof timbers dating largely from the 15th century.

Is the château de Chatenet a protected historic monument?

Yes, the keep has been listed since 1942 and the rest of the building registered as a historic monument the same year.

Where is the château de Chatenet located?

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

Château de Chatenet

Chatenet Castle

Rétaud

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Where: Rétaud

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

In Rétaud, in the Charente-Maritime, the château de Chatenet features a 15th-century keep set within a fortified enclosure reworked over several centuries. Three corner towers remain, in very different states of preservation, alongside a 17th-century residential wing behind a gateway itself rebuilt at that time. Long occupied, the site went through a prolonged period of neglect in the 20th century before being restored by its current owners.

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What to know

The keep has been listed as a historic monument since 1942, with the rest of the château registered the same year.
The keep has lost its upper floors; only the vaulted ground level remains intact.
The north tower of the enclosure has kept its base and roofing, unlike the west tower, which is in ruins.
As the site is a private property under gradual restoration, it is worth checking access conditions before visiting.

Where this château is

Rétaud · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Rte de Cozes, 17460 Rétaud

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00104856
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

How old is the château de Chatenet?: The keep dates from the 15th century, while the current residential wing was built in the 17th century.
Can visitors go inside the keep?: It has lost its upper floors and retains only its vaulted ground level, with roof timbers dating largely from the 15th century.
Is the château de Chatenet a protected historic monument?: Yes, the keep has been listed since 1942 and the rest of the building registered as a historic monument the same year.
Where is the château de Chatenet located?: It stands in the commune of Rétaud, in the Charente-Maritime department.