When was Romefort Castle built?

The castle dates primarily from the 15th century, with alterations made during the 17th and 18th centuries, including a staircase and portal in the 17th century.

What makes the Romefort chapel remarkable?

The chapel is a rare example of a porch chapel in flamboyant Gothic style from the late 15th century. It was once integrated into the castle's northern buildings before those structures disappeared.

Château de Romefort

Romefort Castle

Saint-Georges-des-Coteaux

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Where: Saint-Georges-des-Coteaux

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Château de Romefort stands in Saint-Georges-des-Coteaux (Charente-Maritime), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Romefort Castle, built in the 15th century in Saint-Georges-des-Coteaux, is an ensemble comprising a main residence and outbuildings arranged around a rectangular courtyard. Its distinguishing feature is a porch chapel in flamboyant Gothic style, now standing alone after the disappearance of surrounding structures. The main residence underwent successive modifications in the 17th and 18th centuries, notably a staircase and portal in the 17th century, followed by fireplaces in the 18th century.

What to know

The castle is listed as a historic monument: the porch chapel since 2002 and the main residence since 1995.
The buildings are arranged in wings around a courtyard, with service buildings to the south and the main residence to the west.
The late 15th-century chapel displays the uncommon flamboyant Gothic architecture, characterized by its integrated vaulted porch.

Where this château is

Saint-Georges-des-Coteaux · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

17810 Saint-Georges-des-Coteaux

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00135585
Period of construction: 15th century

Frequently asked

When was Romefort Castle built?: The castle dates primarily from the 15th century, with alterations made during the 17th and 18th centuries, including a staircase and portal in the 17th century.
What makes the Romefort chapel remarkable?: The chapel is a rare example of a porch chapel in flamboyant Gothic style from the late 15th century. It was once integrated into the castle's northern buildings before those structures disappeared.