When was Matha Castle built?

It was erected in the 16th century by the counts of Angoulême, then rebuilt after the Hundred Years War and restored during the Renaissance.

What can be visited at Matha Castle?

Two adjoining square pavilions, one rising above a porch, featuring windows with rounded pediments and crenellated galleries.

Is Matha Castle protected?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1948 for the entire structure, with enhanced classification of its façades and roofs in 1952.

Château de Matha

Matha Castle

Matha

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Where: Matha

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Château de Matha stands in Matha (Charente-Maritime), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Matha Castle, commissioned by the counts of Angoulême in the 16th century, survived medieval conflicts and underwent Renaissance restoration. Two substantial square pavilions connected by a porch form the core of what remains. The façades feature windows topped by rounded pediments and crenellated galleries supporting the roof, borne on substantial stone consoles.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1948, with its façades and roofs specifically classified in 1952.
The visit centres on two square pavilions decorated with Renaissance architectural details characteristic of the region.
Access information, opening hours and admission fees are not publicly documented; contact the commune directly before your visit.

Where this château is

Matha · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

17160 Matha

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00104795
Period of construction: 16th century

Frequently asked

When was Matha Castle built?: It was erected in the 16th century by the counts of Angoulême, then rebuilt after the Hundred Years War and restored during the Renaissance.
What can be visited at Matha Castle?: Two adjoining square pavilions, one rising above a porch, featuring windows with rounded pediments and crenellated galleries.
Is Matha Castle protected?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1948 for the entire structure, with enhanced classification of its façades and roofs in 1952.