When was Poisieux castle built?

The fortified manor was built in the late 14th century, then modified or rebuilt around the early 16th century to provide more comfortable living arrangements.

What are the defensive features of the castle?

The castle has dry moats, a drawbridge protecting the entrance, an enclosure pierced with arrow slits and towers, including a round tower of medieval construction.

What can be seen inside?

The chapel housed in the round tower preserves rocaille painted decoration, a remnant of the building's final modifications.

Château de Poisieux

Poisieux Castle

Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux

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Where: Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux

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Château de Poisieux stands in Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux (Cher), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 14th century, limite 15th century 16th century, fourth quarter of the 16th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Poisieux castle is a fortified manor built in the late 14th century in the Cher department, a dwelling typical of minor nobility with pronounced defensive features. The structure underwent modifications in the early Renaissance to provide greater domestic comfort. The main residence stands between two towers, one round tower containing a chapel with rocaille decoration, the other square at the southeast corner, all enclosed by walls pierced with arrow slits and commanded by defensive works.

What to know

The monument has been inscribed in the historic monuments register since 2009, protecting the main residence, the two towers, the surrounding walls and the courtyard buildings.
The original construction dates from the last quarter of the 14th century, with comfort improvements made after 1500.
The ensemble is distinguished by its dry moats, its drawbridge entrance and its defensive enclosure pierced with arrow slits typical of late medieval fortified manors.
The chapel preserved in the round tower displays rocaille painted decoration.

Where this château is

Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux · Cher · Centre-Val de Loire

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18200

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA18000051
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 14th century, limite 15th century 16th century, fourth quarter of the 16th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

When was Poisieux castle built?: The fortified manor was built in the late 14th century, then modified or rebuilt around the early 16th century to provide more comfortable living arrangements.
What are the defensive features of the castle?: The castle has dry moats, a drawbridge protecting the entrance, an enclosure pierced with arrow slits and towers, including a round tower of medieval construction.
What can be seen inside?: The chapel housed in the round tower preserves rocaille painted decoration, a remnant of the building's final modifications.