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Château de la Massardière, Thuré

Château de la Massardière

Massardière Castle

Thuré

Access

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Where
Thuré

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Château de la Massardière stands in Thuré (Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the 15th century at Thuré in Vienne, the Château de la Massardière consists of a fortified complex whose notable elements include a southern building with a four-arched gallery, a staircase turret, an entrance postern and a cylindrical dovecote. The buildings are arranged around a central courtyard, with a terrace, perron and exterior grounds including a pond.

What to know

  • The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1932 for its major elements, and since 1962 for the entire complex.
  • The protected area extends to the pond, corresponding to a substantial rural property.
  • Access and visiting conditions are not publicly specified : contact the municipality of Thuré for details.

Where this château is

Thuré · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Château de la Massardière, 86540 Thuré

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00105741
Period of construction
15th century, 16th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

What remains to see at Château de la Massardière ?
The building retains its courtyard structure surrounded by buildings, notably the southern structure with its arcaded gallery, staircase turret, dovecote and entrance fortifications. The exterior spaces, terrace and pond are also part of the listed site.
When was the château listed ?
The major architectural elements were listed in 1932, then the entire complex, including courtyard, buildings, lands and pond, was listed in 1962.
Where is Château de la Massardière located ?
It is situated in Thuré, a municipality in Vienne, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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From the same period — 15e siècle