How far back is the castle of Hérisson documented?

The castle site is mentioned from 1040 onward. The castle as it stands today was built in the 15th century, with extensions added in the late 16th century.

What fortified elements remain?

The polygonal enclosure, partially reduced, preserves its western wall flanked by three round towers. These towers, without gun ports, protected residential buildings opening onto the inner courtyard.

What is the relationship between the castle and the nearby church?

The church, dating to the 12th century with ribbed vaults from the 13th century, likely served as the castle chapel and remains adjacent to the castle.

Château de Hérisson

Hérisson Castle

Pougne-Hérisson

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Where: Pougne-Hérisson

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Château de Hérisson stands in Pougne-Hérisson (Deux-Sèvres), 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). No visits are on record for this building.

Built in the 15th century on a fortified mound in Gâtine, Hérisson Castle occupies a site documented since 1040. The monument retains a polygonal enclosure flanked by three round towers, a large hall against the western wall, and later 16th-century buildings adding galleries and spiral stairwells. The nearby church, dating to the 12th century, recalls its original role as a castle chapel.

What to know

The castle has been registered as a historical monument since 2008.
As access and visiting conditions are not documented, inquire locally with the town hall of Pougne-Hérisson.
The site comprises a fortified enclosure, interior residential buildings, and outbuildings, with the adjacent 12th-century church forming part of the historical context.

Where this château is

Pougne-Hérisson · Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

79130 Pougne-Hérisson

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA79000036
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

How far back is the castle of Hérisson documented?: The castle site is mentioned from 1040 onward. The castle as it stands today was built in the 15th century, with extensions added in the late 16th century.
What fortified elements remain?: The polygonal enclosure, partially reduced, preserves its western wall flanked by three round towers. These towers, without gun ports, protected residential buildings opening onto the inner courtyard.
What is the relationship between the castle and the nearby church?: The church, dating to the 12th century with ribbed vaults from the 13th century, likely served as the castle chapel and remains adjacent to the castle.