Is Mauléon castle a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a monument historique by decree of 18 April 1995.

How old is Mauléon castle?

The site is first mentioned in 1080, and the stone castle was built by the Mauléon family between 1100 and 1199.

What remains of the medieval castle of Mauléon?

The walls were damaged in 1587 and then razed on Richelieu's orders in 1642, leaving the site marked today by an 18th century building known as the Palais.

Who built the Palais at Mauléon?

The Duke of Châtillon, owner of the site from 1736, had it built around 1740 to house the local court and bailiwick.

Does the town of Mauléon own the castle?

Yes, the town purchased the building in 1990.

Château de Mauléon

Mauléon Castle

Mauléon

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Where: Mauléon

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Château de Mauléon stands in Mauléon (Deux-Sèvres), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 18th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Set on the rocky spur of Saint-Melaine hill, Mauléon castle keeps traces of a medieval stronghold shaped by a turbulent past. From origins dating back to 1080 survives a site now dominated by the Palais, an 18th century building raised to house local justice. Visitors come for the defensive position, shielded by the escarpment and former dry moats, rather than for intact ruins, since the Wars of Religion and later Richelieu brought down the walls.

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Where this château is

Mauléon · Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Mauléon, Deux-Sèvres

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00135591
Period of construction: 13th century, 18th century

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Is Mauléon castle a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a monument historique by decree of 18 April 1995.
How old is Mauléon castle?: The site is first mentioned in 1080, and the stone castle was built by the Mauléon family between 1100 and 1199.
What remains of the medieval castle of Mauléon?: The walls were damaged in 1587 and then razed on Richelieu's orders in 1642, leaving the site marked today by an 18th century building known as the Palais.
Who built the Palais at Mauléon?: The Duke of Châtillon, owner of the site from 1736, had it built around 1740 to house the local court and bailiwick.
Does the town of Mauléon own the castle?: Yes, the town purchased the building in 1990.