What remains of the château de La Mothe-Saint-Héray ?

The 17th-century orangery and two square pavilions, all three classified as historical monuments. The château itself was demolished in 1842.

When were these buildings classified ?

The orangery in 1925, then the two pavilions in 1927 respectively.

Can one visit these remains ?

Yes, they are classified and therefore accessible as heritage, but there is no organized interpretation site.

Château de La Mothe-Saint-Héray

Mothe-Saint-Héray Castle

La Mothe-Saint-Héray

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Where: La Mothe-Saint-Héray

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Château de La Mothe-Saint-Héray stands in La Mothe-Saint-Héray (Deux-Sèvres), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century). No visits are on record for this building.

The château de La Mothe-Saint-Héray, built in the 17th century in Deux-Sèvres, was demolished in 1842. What remains of this estate is an orangery and two square pavilions, classified as historical monuments. The orangery, the main surviving building, reflects the refined architecture of aristocratic residences under the Ancien Régime, featuring arched arcades and mullioned windows.

What to know

The site consists only of ruins and outbuildings, not a habitable residence.
The two pavilions and orangery were separately classified between 1925 and 1927.
Since the main château was demolished in the 19th century, only the service buildings of the estate remain.
The vestiges once formed part of a formal landscape with regular parterres and a water feature.

Where this château is

La Mothe-Saint-Héray · Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

La Mothe-Saint-Héray, Deux-Sèvres

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00101277
Period of construction: 17th century

Frequently asked

What remains of the château de La Mothe-Saint-Héray ?: The 17th-century orangery and two square pavilions, all three classified as historical monuments. The château itself was demolished in 1842.
When were these buildings classified ?: The orangery in 1925, then the two pavilions in 1927 respectively.
Can one visit these remains ?: Yes, they are classified and therefore accessible as heritage, but there is no organized interpretation site.