When was the château de la Groie built?

The first fortification dates from the late 14th century. The building was largely reconstructed in the mid-18th century while preserving the medieval perimeter towers.

What remains of the castle today?

The two corner towers from the 15th century survive, the 18th-century entrance gate, a half-ruined watch tower, and the former outbuildings and stables converted into agricultural structures.

Can visitors tour the inside of the castle?

No, the castle is not set up for visitors. Only the external elements listed as historical monuments are accessible.

Château de la Groie

Groie Castle

Ingrandes

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Ingrandes

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Château de la Groie stands in Ingrandes (Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de la Groie, a former stronghold of the vicomty of Châtellerault, retains remains from a long architectural history. Founded in the late 14th century, it underwent partial reconstruction in the 18th century on a more ambitious overall plan. Today, the two corner towers of the 15th-century perimeter wall survive, flanking the eastern buildings, along with the 18th-century entrance gate and former outbuildings converted into agricultural structures.

What to know

The monument is not open to visitors: only the 15th-century corner towers and the 18th-century entrance gate are listed and visible from outside.
You will see two machiolated towers with narrow arrow slits that marked the boundary of the former fortified perimeter.
Part of the old buildings has been converted into agricultural use with storage cellars, visible depending on access conditions to the site.
The castle was sold as national property during the Revolution, which explains the partial state of the current ruins.

Where this château is

Ingrandes · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

86220 Ingrandes

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00105466
Period of construction: 15th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

When was the château de la Groie built?: The first fortification dates from the late 14th century. The building was largely reconstructed in the mid-18th century while preserving the medieval perimeter towers.
What remains of the castle today?: The two corner towers from the 15th century survive, the 18th-century entrance gate, a half-ruined watch tower, and the former outbuildings and stables converted into agricultural structures.
Can visitors tour the inside of the castle?: No, the castle is not set up for visitors. Only the external elements listed as historical monuments are accessible.