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Château de Chavagne, Sucé-sur-Erdre

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Sucé-sur-Erdre

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Sucé-sur-Erdre

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Château de Chavagne stands in Sucé-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

At Sucé-sur-Erdre, north of Nantes, the château de Chavagne presents two residential wings framing an octagonal tower, within an ensemble first built at the end of the 14th century and later altered over following centuries. Its main interest lies in its family history: the estate passed by marriage to the Descartes family, and the local parish register still bears the signature of the philosopher René Descartes on four occasions. A former doorway topped with a coat of arms, likely that of the Saffré family, the earliest lords of the estate, can still be seen.

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What to know

  • The château is a privately owned building listed as a historic monument since 1994.
  • The listing covers the main residence as well as the façades and roofs of the outbuildings.
  • No verified information is available here regarding opening hours, admission fees or visiting arrangements.
  • The site lies roughly fifteen kilometres north of Nantes, in the Loire-Atlantique department.

Where this château is

Sucé-sur-Erdre · Loire-Atlantique · Pays de la Loire

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44240 Sucé-sur-Erdre

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00132773
Period of construction
Middle Ages

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Frequently asked

Is the château de Chavagne linked to René Descartes?
Yes, the estate passed to the Descartes family by inheritance in 1609, and the parish register of Sucé-sur-Erdre bears the philosopher's signature on four occasions.
How old is the château de Chavagne?
The original residence dates from the late 14th century, with later additions in the 16th, 17th and 19th centuries.
Can the château de Chavagne be visited?
No verified information on visiting arrangements is available in this record.
Where is the château de Chavagne located?
It stands in the commune of Sucé-sur-Erdre, in Loire-Atlantique, about fifteen kilometres north of Nantes.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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