When was Reigné Castle built?

The original structure dates from the 14th or 15th century. Significant modifications occurred in the 16th century, the early 18th century with the addition of pavilions, and the early 20th century following a fire in 1793.

Who restored the castle in the 20th century?

Architect Lafargue oversaw the general restoration in 1905, particularly in response to damage from a 1793 roof fire.

What is protected at Reigné Castle?

The facades and roofs of the castle and three wings of outbuildings, the well with its ironwork, and the dovecote (cylindrical dovecote) are listed as historical monuments.

Château de Reigné

Reigné Castle

Souvigné

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Where: Souvigné

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Château de Reigné stands in Souvigné (Deux-Sèvres), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Reigné Castle, built between the 14th and 15th centuries, has undergone several transformations: altered in the 16th century, expanded with two pavilions in the early 18th century, and thoroughly restored following a fire in 1793. Architect Lafargue redesigned the internal circulation and added galleries connecting the different sections. The building retains several early features, including fireplaces, and stands within a complex of outbuildings and agricultural structures arranged around the courtyard.

What to know

The building is listed as a historical monument: only the facades, roofs, well, and dovecote are protected.
The castle is not a ruin: its various building campaigns from the Middle Ages to the 20th century exemplify the evolution of residential architecture.
Three wings of outbuildings arranged in a U-shape to the south complete the protected complex.

Where this château is

Souvigné · Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Souvigné, Deux-Sèvres

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00101418
Period of construction: Middle Ages

Frequently asked

When was Reigné Castle built?: The original structure dates from the 14th or 15th century. Significant modifications occurred in the 16th century, the early 18th century with the addition of pavilions, and the early 20th century following a fire in 1793.
Who restored the castle in the 20th century?: Architect Lafargue oversaw the general restoration in 1905, particularly in response to damage from a 1793 roof fire.
What is protected at Reigné Castle?: The facades and roofs of the castle and three wings of outbuildings, the well with its ironwork, and the dovecote (cylindrical dovecote) are listed as historical monuments.