When was the Château de Pierre-Levée built?

The castle dates from the third quarter of the eighteenth century, with construction work spanning between 1760 and 1774.

What exactly is protected at the Château de Pierre-Levée?

The castle itself, its façades and roofs, the ground floor interior, the entire walled park with gates and grilles, the sundial, the service buildings and the tree-lined avenue connecting the road to the castle are listed or registered as historical monuments.

Can the castle be visited?

Visiting conditions and public access are not specified in available official documents; local enquiry is necessary to determine access arrangements.

Château de Pierre-Levée

Pierre-Levée Castle

Les Sables-d'Olonne

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Les Sables-d'Olonne

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Château de Pierre-Levée stands in Les Sables-d'Olonne (Vendée), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: third quarter of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built between 1760 and 1770, the Château de Pierre-Levée stands in Les Sables-d'Olonne, Vendée. This eighteenth-century structure exemplifies the architectural conventions of its period, with its regular façades and characteristic roof. The site encompasses the castle proper, its walled park, outbuildings, and a tree-lined avenue connecting it to the road, constituting a unified period ensemble.

What to know

The castle is listed as a historical monument: façades, roofs, ground floor rooms, walled park, sundial and outbuildings are among the protected elements.
The tree-lined avenue leading to the castle and the small wood facing the building are part of the property's protected heritage.
Information regarding opening hours, admission fees and visiting conditions is not publicly available; direct contact with the local town hall or tourism office is recommended.

Where this château is

Les Sables-d'Olonne · Vendée · Pays de la Loire

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Address

85340 Les Sables-d'Olonne

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00110190
Period of construction: third quarter of the 18th century

Frequently asked

When was the Château de Pierre-Levée built?: The castle dates from the third quarter of the eighteenth century, with construction work spanning between 1760 and 1774.
What exactly is protected at the Château de Pierre-Levée?: The castle itself, its façades and roofs, the ground floor interior, the entire walled park with gates and grilles, the sundial, the service buildings and the tree-lined avenue connecting the road to the castle are listed or registered as historical monuments.
Can the castle be visited?: Visiting conditions and public access are not specified in available official documents; local enquiry is necessary to determine access arrangements.