Can you visit the château de Landeronde all year round?

No, visits are mainly organised during the heritage days (Journées du Patrimoine), with other dates possible by prior arrangement with the owners.

Is the château de Landeronde still inhabited?

Yes, it has belonged to the same family since the 18th century, who still live there.

What is the architectural background of the château?

It was built in the 15th century and reworked in the 16th and 17th centuries, featuring a hexagonal Renaissance tower.

Is there a connection between the château and the Michel Vaillant comic series?

Yes, cartoonist Jean Graton drew on it to depict the Vaillant family home, known as la Jonquière.

Château de Landeronde

Landeronde Castle

Bécon-les-Granits

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Where: Bécon-les-Granits

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Château de Landeronde stands in Bécon-les-Granits (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire 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.

At Bécon-les-Granits, in Anjou, the château de Landeronde shows off its L-shaped façades dating from the 15th century, later reworked, framed by a hexagonal Renaissance tower housing a spiral staircase. The estate, held by the same family since the 18th century, sits within an English-style park and includes a chapel. Comic book readers may recognise it as the inspiration behind the Vaillant family home in the Michel Vaillant series by Jean Graton.

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What to know

The château is a listed and registered historic monument, with protection covering the chapel, the outdoor staircase, the well, the façades and the roofs.
Guided visits take place during the Journées du Patrimoine (heritage days), and at other times by prior arrangement with the owners.
The château remains a privately owned, inhabited residence, which explains the limited access outside these occasions.
No regular opening hours or fixed admission fee are published, so it is best to contact the owners directly to arrange a visit.

Where this château is

Bécon-les-Granits · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

Bécon-les-Granits, Maine-et-Loire

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00108969
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Landeronde all year round?: No, visits are mainly organised during the heritage days (Journées du Patrimoine), with other dates possible by prior arrangement with the owners.
Is the château de Landeronde still inhabited?: Yes, it has belonged to the same family since the 18th century, who still live there.
What is the architectural background of the château?: It was built in the 15th century and reworked in the 16th and 17th centuries, featuring a hexagonal Renaissance tower.
Is there a connection between the château and the Michel Vaillant comic series?: Yes, cartoonist Jean Graton drew on it to depict the Vaillant family home, known as la Jonquière.