What remains of the château de la Bournalière?

Following its demolition after the Revolution, only the 17th-century dovecote survives. 19th-century buildings, constructed from elements of the former lower courtyard, now occupy the site.

Is the château open to visitors?

No public access information is currently available for this site.

Why was the dovecote-gatehouse preserved?

This structure served as the eastern lateral entrance to the lower courtyard of the original château and remains the sole authentic vestige of the medieval fortress.

Château de la Bournalière

Bournalière Castle

Cuhon

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Where: Cuhon

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Château de la Bournalière stands in Cuhon (Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de la Bournalière, a medieval stronghold at Cuhon, survives only in fragments. Originally built in U-shaped plan with cylindrical towers, it was demolished following the Revolution. Only the 17th-century dovecote remains standing. This structure, which served as the eastern entrance to the lower courtyard, still features both its original openings: one for carts and one for pedestrians.

What to know

The site is not developed for visitors: only the 17th-century dovecote-gatehouse is protected as a historic monument.
The building appears on the historic monuments register, but no public access information is available.
Cuhon is a rural commune in Vienne, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Where this château is

Cuhon · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

86110 Cuhon

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA86000023
Period of construction: 17th century

Frequently asked

What remains of the château de la Bournalière?: Following its demolition after the Revolution, only the 17th-century dovecote survives. 19th-century buildings, constructed from elements of the former lower courtyard, now occupy the site.
Is the château open to visitors?: No public access information is currently available for this site.
Why was the dovecote-gatehouse preserved?: This structure served as the eastern lateral entrance to the lower courtyard of the original château and remains the sole authentic vestige of the medieval fortress.