When was the château de la Guittière built?

The château was constructed in the 14th century, with significant modifications over the centuries, notably in the 19th century when Troubadour-style elements were added.

Who carried out the château's restorations?

Architect Ch. Roques directed the first restoration in 1887, while Auguste Martin oversaw the second campaign from 1893 to 1906.

What lies beneath the château?

Caves carved into the rock extend beneath the site and show evidence of human occupation since the Upper Paleolithic period.

Château de la Guittière

Guittière Castle

Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé

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Where: Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé

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Château de la Guittière stands in Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé (Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 15th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century, first quarter of the 20th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the 14th century and substantially modified through the early 20th century, the château de la Guittière overlooks a Poitevin cliff face. Its architecture combines medieval structures with 19th-century Troubadour-style additions. The site comprises the main residence flanked by towers, a 15th or 16th-century chapel, fortified walls and defensive remains. Caves beneath the château show evidence of human occupation dating back to the Upper Paleolithic.

What to know

The château has been listed as a historical monument since 2007, protecting all buildings, walls and the chapel.
Two major restorations shaped the structure: the first in 1887 by architect Roques, the second from 1893 to 1906 by Auguste Martin.
The caves beneath the château contain evidence of human occupation from the Upper Paleolithic period.

Where this château is

Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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86260 Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA86000034
Period of construction: 14th century, 15th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century, first quarter of the 20th century

Frequently asked

When was the château de la Guittière built?: The château was constructed in the 14th century, with significant modifications over the centuries, notably in the 19th century when Troubadour-style elements were added.
Who carried out the château's restorations?: Architect Ch. Roques directed the first restoration in 1887, while Auguste Martin oversaw the second campaign from 1893 to 1906.
What lies beneath the château?: Caves carved into the rock extend beneath the site and show evidence of human occupation since the Upper Paleolithic period.