When was Château de Noirlieu built?

Construction occurred in two phases: between 1565 and 1575 initially, then from 1575 to 1604. The outbuildings date from the 17th century.

What survives from the original castle?

Two wings of the residence remain at right angles, marked by traces of round towers to the north and east, along with the service buildings that bordered the courtyard and moats.

Has the castle been fully preserved?

No, the western wing of the main residence was demolished. Modern additions, including a 1950s construction, now occupy the inner corner of the two remaining wings.

Château de Noirlieu

Noirlieu Castle

Bressuire

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Bressuire

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Noirlieu stands in Bressuire (Deux-Sèvres), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Château de Noirlieu, located in Bressuire, is a partially preserved 16th-century estate listed as a historic monument. Built between 1565 and 1604, it once featured a U-shaped residence surrounded by moat and outbuildings. Two wings of the main house remain today, arranged at right angles and marked by towers, along with 17th-century service buildings that once bordered the courtyard.

What to know

The site has been listed as a historic monument since 1995, protecting its facades, roofing, and moats.
A substantial portion of the castle is missing: the western wing of the main residence has been lost, leaving only two wings standing.
The property retains evidence of the water-filled moats that once surrounded the main building.
20th-century structures have been added within the courtyard area, including buildings constructed in the 1950s.

Where this château is

Bressuire · Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

8 Imp. du Château, 79300 Noirlieu, Bressuire

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Château phone number

+33 6 33 85 76 29

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00135589
Period of construction: 16th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

When was Château de Noirlieu built?: Construction occurred in two phases: between 1565 and 1575 initially, then from 1575 to 1604. The outbuildings date from the 17th century.
What survives from the original castle?: Two wings of the residence remain at right angles, marked by traces of round towers to the north and east, along with the service buildings that bordered the courtyard and moats.
Has the castle been fully preserved?: No, the western wing of the main residence was demolished. Modern additions, including a 1950s construction, now occupy the inner corner of the two remaining wings.