When was Château de la Ménardière built?

The castle dates to the 15th century. Its octagonal tower, listed as a historical monument since 1976, represents its main feature.

What can be seen at the site?

The octagonal tower, the castle's principal remaining structure, exemplifies 15th-century military architecture. It is the focus of the historical monument protection.

Château de la Ménardière

Ménardière Castle

Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin

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Château de la Ménardière stands in Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin (Vendée), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built in the 15th century in Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin, Vendée, the Château de la Ménardière is notable for its octagonal tower, a characteristic remnant of medieval military architecture. This tower represents the main feature of the site and exemplifies late-medieval fortification techniques.

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The site has been protected as a historical monument since 1976, with the octagonal tower being the focus of this protection.
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Where this château is

Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin · Vendée · Pays de la Loire

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La Menardière, 85120 Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin

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+33 6 10 19 38 01

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00110260
Period of construction: 15th century

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When was Château de la Ménardière built?: The castle dates to the 15th century. Its octagonal tower, listed as a historical monument since 1976, represents its main feature.
What can be seen at the site?: The octagonal tower, the castle's principal remaining structure, exemplifies 15th-century military architecture. It is the focus of the historical monument protection.