When was the château de la Blandinière built?

Construction took place from the late fifteenth century through the first half of the sixteenth century.

What characterizes the castle's architecture?

The site preserves its medieval layout with fortified walls, reinforced entrances, a central tower housing the staircase, and a chapel with finely worked granite vaults.

Is the castle protected?

Yes, it has been classified as a historic monument since 2001, a designation covering all buildings and lands of the castle estate.

Château de la Blandinière

Blandinière Castle

La Chapelle-Largeau

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Château de la Blandinière stands in La Chapelle-Largeau (Deux-Sèvres), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 15th century, first half of the 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built in the late fifteenth century and expanded through the sixteenth, this Deux-Sèvres castle preserves the defensive layout of its origins: fortified walls, reinforced entrances, and a central tower. The chapel adjoining the main passage stands out for its granite vaults with ribbed lierne and tierceron patterns. The main residence is organized around a tower containing the staircase in its lower levels and private chambers above.

What to know

The castle has been classified as a historic monument since 2001, encompassing all buildings and land parcels that make up the castle complex.
The medieval organization of the site remains visible: fortified walls with multiple defensive entrances and a central tower.
The castle's chapel features ornate granite vaults, a notable architectural detail of the structure.

Where this château is

La Chapelle-Largeau · Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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La Chapelle-Largeau, Deux-Sèvres

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA79000011
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 15th century, first half of the 16th century

Frequently asked

When was the château de la Blandinière built?: Construction took place from the late fifteenth century through the first half of the sixteenth century.
What characterizes the castle's architecture?: The site preserves its medieval layout with fortified walls, reinforced entrances, a central tower housing the staircase, and a chapel with finely worked granite vaults.
Is the castle protected?: Yes, it has been classified as a historic monument since 2001, a designation covering all buildings and lands of the castle estate.