Château de Martigné-Briand
Martigné-Briand Castle
Terranjou
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- Where
- Terranjou
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Château de Martigné-Briand stands in Terranjou (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: first quarter of the 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Built in the early sixteenth century in Terranjou, this castle preserves traces of an Angevin Renaissance fortress. Though partially surviving, its facades and interior fittings testify to the architectural quality of that period. The site includes the defensive structures of its northern entrance and the underground remains that form a remarkable complex.
What to know
- Access is via the avenue du château in Terranjou.
- The listed monument includes the entire castle, its underground chambers, and the surviving ancient ramparts.
- The fortified entrance with its tower is the site's principal defensive feature.
- Visit information is not available online; direct contact with the property is necessary.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday (today) | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 13:30-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-12:30 · 14:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- Not verified
Where this château is
Terranjou · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire
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Address
2 Av. du Château, 49540 Terranjou
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- Period of construction
- first quarter of the 16th century
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Frequently asked
- When was this castle built?
- The castle was erected in 1503, in the first quarter of the sixteenth century.
- Why is it a listed monument?
- It was classified as a historic monument in 2015 due to its authenticity, the quality of its facades, and the coherence of its interior decoration.
- Can the underground chambers be visited?
- The underground rooms are part of the listed monument, but visiting conditions are not specified online.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q2969824
- Mérimée PA00109172
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