How old is the château de l'Assay?

Its origins date back to the 13th century, although its present appearance comes from 19th-century alterations.

Who owned the château de l'Assay?

The Aumard family until the 16th century, then the d'Aubigné family from 1707, and finally the Cesbron-Lavau family.

Why does the château have a belvedere?

It was added during work carried out by the Cesbron-Lavau family in the 1850s, which also raised the central section.

Where is the château de l'Assay located?

In the commune of Bellevigne-en-Layon, Maine-et-Loire, in the area of the former commune of Faveraye-Mâchelles.

Château de l'Assay

Assay Castle

Bellevigne-en-Layon

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Bellevigne-en-Layon

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château de l'Assay stands in Bellevigne-en-Layon (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The château de l'Assay stands in the territory of Bellevigne-en-Layon, in the former commune of Faveraye-Mâchelles, in Maine-et-Loire. Its origins date back to the 13th century, when it belonged to the Aumard family, before passing to the d'Aubigné family and later to the Cesbron-Lavau family. It was under this last family, in the mid-19th century, that the central section was raised and given a belvedere, shaping the building's present appearance. Two members of this family, Jules and then Henri Cesbron-Lavau, also served as mayor of the commune over several decades.

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What to know

The château is located within the commune of Bellevigne-en-Layon, in the area of the former commune of Faveraye-Mâchelles.
The present building results from alterations carried out in the 1850s, which changed the height and appearance of the central section.
The structure originates in the 13th century, under the Aumard family.

Where this château is

Bellevigne-en-Layon · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

Château de l’Assay, 49380

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown; Mérimée record IA49008676

Frequently asked

How old is the château de l'Assay?: Its origins date back to the 13th century, although its present appearance comes from 19th-century alterations.
Who owned the château de l'Assay?: The Aumard family until the 16th century, then the d'Aubigné family from 1707, and finally the Cesbron-Lavau family.
Why does the château have a belvedere?: It was added during work carried out by the Cesbron-Lavau family in the 1850s, which also raised the central section.
Where is the château de l'Assay located?: In the commune of Bellevigne-en-Layon, Maine-et-Loire, in the area of the former commune of Faveraye-Mâchelles.

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