When was the château de l'Herbaudière built?

The house dates from the 16th century and likely stands upon the remains of an earlier feudal fortress.

What changes were made to the building over time?

Window openings were modified in the 18th century, and an interior hall was refitted with period woodwork in the early 20th century, following 17th-century models.

What makes its architecture distinctive?

The original plan features a main block with a tower on the south façade and two pavilions to the north that frame an interior courtyard, later connected by an additional wing.

Château de l'Herbaudière

Herbaudière Castle

Salles-sur-Mer

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Salles-sur-Mer

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Open within 20 km

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Château de l'Herbaudière stands in Salles-sur-Mer (Charente-Maritime), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de l'Herbaudière is a small 16th-century manor house built in Salles-sur-Mer, likely on the site of an earlier feudal holding. Its layout combines a main block with a tower on the south side and two small pavilions to the north flanking an inner courtyard. 18th-century modifications reshaped the windows and openings, while early 20th-century woodwork adorns the interior hall.

What to know

The façades and roofs have been listed as historical monuments since 1973.
As a private property, the interior is not necessarily open to visitors.
The manor's distinctive layout features a courtyard framed by twin pavilions, typical of 16th-century gentry houses in Charente-Maritime.

Where this château is

Salles-sur-Mer · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

17220 Salles-sur-Mer

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00105269
Period of construction: 16th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

When was the château de l'Herbaudière built?: The house dates from the 16th century and likely stands upon the remains of an earlier feudal fortress.
What changes were made to the building over time?: Window openings were modified in the 18th century, and an interior hall was refitted with period woodwork in the early 20th century, following 17th-century models.
What makes its architecture distinctive?: The original plan features a main block with a tower on the south façade and two pavilions to the north that frame an interior courtyard, later connected by an additional wing.