When was the château de la Morinerie built?

In the early 17th century, during the reign of Henry IV.

What characterises the building's architecture?

An elongated manor house bordered by two distinct pavilions, one topped by a dome protecting the entrance. The masonry combines regular ashlar at the base and rubble work at the upper levels.

Can the château be visited?

It is privately owned. To arrange any visit, you should contact the municipality of Écurat.

Château de la Morinerie

Morinerie Castle

Écurat

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Écurat

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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

La Morinerie is a manor house dating to the early 17th century, built during the reign of Henry IV. The building is distinguished by its asymmetrical composition: an elongated body flanked at each end by distinct pavilions, one of which is topped by a dome marking the main entrance. The structure alternates between masonry techniques, from regular ashlar at the base to more irregular rubble work at the upper levels.

What to know

The building has been listed as a historical monument since 1969 for its facades and roofs.
A visit must be arranged in advance through the municipality of Écurat.
The château is in private ownership.

Where this château is

Écurat · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

24 Rte de Plassay, 17810 Écurat

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 5 05 05 05 05

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PJR17008852
Period of construction: 17th century

Frequently asked

When was the château de la Morinerie built?: In the early 17th century, during the reign of Henry IV.
What characterises the building's architecture?: An elongated manor house bordered by two distinct pavilions, one topped by a dome protecting the entrance. The masonry combines regular ashlar at the base and rubble work at the upper levels.
Can the château be visited?: It is privately owned. To arrange any visit, you should contact the municipality of Écurat.