Can you visit the tower of la Bouëre freely?

Visits depend on events organised by the association in charge of its preservation, there is no known regular opening.

What remains of the château de la Bouëre?

Only the medieval tower has survived, the rest of the château was torn down in 1935.

What role did the site play during the Vendée war?

In 1793, the comtesse de la Bouëre armed the first Vendean insurgents there before the estate was burned by the colonnes infernales.

Château de la Bouëre

Bouëre Castle

Beaupréau-en-Mauges

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Where: Beaupréau-en-Mauges

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Château de la Bouëre stands in Beaupréau-en-Mauges (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In a field in the Mauges region, at Beaupréau-en-Mauges, stands a solitary tower, the last remnant of a vanished château. Around fifteen metres high with walls two metres thick, it is thought to date back nearly a thousand years and was built for defence. The adjoining manor house was torn down in 1935, leaving only the tower, which bore witness to the violence of the Vendée war. A site valued more for its historical weight than for architectural grandeur.

What to know

Only the tower remains today, the château that stood beside it was demolished in 1935.
Access to the site mainly happens during events organised by the association that has been preserving it since 2021.
The monument stands alone in a field, so visitors should expect to walk to reach it.
Consolidation work has been carried out on the tower, but there is no regular open visiting schedule.
No fixed opening hours or admission fees are known for this site.

Where this château is

Beaupréau-en-Mauges · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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49510 Beaupréau-en-Mauges

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the tower of la Bouëre freely?: Visits depend on events organised by the association in charge of its preservation, there is no known regular opening.
What remains of the château de la Bouëre?: Only the medieval tower has survived, the rest of the château was torn down in 1935.
How old is the tower of la Bouëre?: It is believed to date back nearly a thousand years and was built for defensive purposes.
What role did the site play during the Vendée war?: In 1793, the comtesse de la Bouëre armed the first Vendean insurgents there before the estate was burned by the colonnes infernales.