When was the castle of Gagemont built?

The site is mentioned from the 14th century, but the present manor house dates mainly from the late Middle Ages, substantially modified during the 19th century.

Which elements of the castle are protected?

The entrance gate and chapel have been listed as historical monuments since 1990.

What can be seen in the park?

The park contains ornamental pools, a summer pavilion, a former building with arches, as well as vegetable garden, orchard and wooded areas.

Château de Gagemont

Gagemont Castle

Melle

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Melle

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Château de Gagemont stands in Melle (Deux-Sèvres), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The castle of Gagemont, located in Melle, is a manor house with medieval origins that underwent substantial modifications during the 19th century. Flanked by two round towers and a polygonal tower, it overlooks an enclosed estate with ornamental gardens, vegetable garden, orchard and wooded grounds. The entrance gate and chapel are listed as historical monuments.

What to know

The estate includes a vegetable garden, orchard, boxwood woodland and pathways with ornamental pools accessible through the park.
A summer pavilion at the entrance to the vegetable garden and an old building with arches and basement are among the noteworthy features.
The current structure results from restoration work in the early 19th century and enlargements undertaken after 1840.

Where this château is

Melle · Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

79500 Melle

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00101416
Period of construction: 19th century

Frequently asked

When was the castle of Gagemont built?: The site is mentioned from the 14th century, but the present manor house dates mainly from the late Middle Ages, substantially modified during the 19th century.
Which elements of the castle are protected?: The entrance gate and chapel have been listed as historical monuments since 1990.
What can be seen in the park?: The park contains ornamental pools, a summer pavilion, a former building with arches, as well as vegetable garden, orchard and wooded areas.