When was Château de la Rigaudière built?

The château dates from the mid-eighteenth century. The estate itself is first documented in 1579.

What is preserved inside the château?

The ground-floor rooms retain painted wood paneling with rocaille motifs and decorated fireplaces, while the north upper floor features painted wainscoting and an alcove.

Why is the château protected?

The château was classified as a historical monument in 1996 for its architectural interest and period interior decoration.

Château de la Rigaudière

Rigaudière Castle

Médis

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Where: Médis

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Château de la Rigaudière stands in Médis (Charente-Maritime), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: milieu 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the mid-eighteenth century in Médis, Château de la Rigaudière is a classical residence organized around a rectangular courtyard. The central lodge, flanked by two pavilions, displays the proportions and decoration typical of its period, with a central projection crowned by a triangular pediment. The interior retains painted wood paneling in Louis XV style and eighteenth-century fireplaces.

What to know

The château, classified as a historical monument since 1996, comprises the main lodge, two pavilions, outbuildings, and a rear garden with entrance drive.
The interior rooms feature original Louis XV decoration, including painted wood paneling with rocaille motifs and eighteenth-century fireplaces.
A small pavilion originally serving as latrines, matching the lodge in style and topped with an Imperial roof, completes the northern end of the garden.

Where this château is

Médis · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

17600 Médis

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PJR17008862
Period of construction: milieu 18th century

Frequently asked

When was Château de la Rigaudière built?: The château dates from the mid-eighteenth century. The estate itself is first documented in 1579.
What is preserved inside the château?: The ground-floor rooms retain painted wood paneling with rocaille motifs and decorated fireplaces, while the north upper floor features painted wainscoting and an alcove.
Why is the château protected?: The château was classified as a historical monument in 1996 for its architectural interest and period interior decoration.