When was the château de la Grande Chapelle built?

The current building mostly dates from construction work carried out between 1715 and 1780, though the estate is first recorded in the 13th century.

Is the château de la Grande Chapelle a listed monument?

It has been a registered historic monument since an order of 30 March 1976, which protects the façades, roofs, terraces and fountain.

Where is the château de la Grande Chapelle located?

It stands in the commune of Champmillon, in the Charente department, about ten kilometres west of Angoulême.

What can be seen at the château de la Grande Chapelle?

Visitors can see an 18th century manor house flanked by two towers, a monumental terrace leading to a vaulted fountain, and a working wine farm building.

Château de la Chapelle

Champmillon

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Where: Champmillon

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Château de la Grande Chapelle stands in Champmillon (Charente), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century, first quarter of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Champmillon, near Angoulême, the château de la Grande Chapelle combines an 18th century manor house with a working wine farm set to the north of the estate. The property's history goes back to the 13th century, when it was granted to the abbey of Saint-Cybard, though the building seen today mostly dates from construction work carried out between 1715 and 1780. Notable features include two square towers flanking the main house, a 2,500 square metre terrace linked by a grand staircase to a vaulted fountain, and farm buildings that recall the wine estates of the nearby Bordeaux region.

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What to know

The château has been a listed historic monument since 1976, with protection covering the façades, terraces and fountain in particular.
No visiting hours or admission prices could be verified, so it is worth checking directly before planning a visit.
The estate includes a working wine farm building, separate from the main house.
The terrace and the grand staircase involve some outdoor walking, which visitors with mobility concerns should keep in mind.

Where this château is

Champmillon · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Champmillon, Charente

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00104278
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century, first quarter of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

When was the château de la Grande Chapelle built?: The current building mostly dates from construction work carried out between 1715 and 1780, though the estate is first recorded in the 13th century.
Is the château de la Grande Chapelle a listed monument?: It has been a registered historic monument since an order of 30 March 1976, which protects the façades, roofs, terraces and fountain.
Where is the château de la Grande Chapelle located?: It stands in the commune of Champmillon, in the Charente department, about ten kilometres west of Angoulême.
What can be seen at the château de la Grande Chapelle?: Visitors can see an 18th century manor house flanked by two towers, a monumental terrace leading to a vaulted fountain, and a working wine farm building.