Who built Thiors Castle?

Jean d'Appelvoisin obtained authorization from Louis XI in 1459 to fortify Thiors, leading to the castle's construction in the 15th century.

What Renaissance elements are visible in the castle?

The round tower contains a painted Renaissance fireplace, and the first-floor room features painted decoration on ceilings and walls, with additional painted 16th-century beams throughout the residence.

Is the castle open to visitors?

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1989, but specific visiting conditions are not detailed.

Château de Thiors

Thiors Castle

Luzay

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Luzay

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Thiors stands in Luzay (Deux-Sèvres), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the 15th century at Luzay, Thiors Castle sits within a fortified rectangular enclosure flanked by towers. Its main residence, restored in the 19th century, features a round tower with Renaissance painted decoration and service buildings arranged around a courtyard. The interior preserves remarkable 16th-century work: painted ceilings and walls, decorated fireplaces, carved beams.

What to know

The lordship of Thiors dates to 1172, though the fortified castle was built in 1459 with authorization from Louis XI.
Major interior decoration is concentrated in the South-West tower and main residence: Renaissance paintings on ceilings, walls and beams, plus several painted ancient fireplaces.
A park occupies the western slope while the courtyard and service buildings extend to the east of the main building.
Listed as a historic monument in 1989, the property protects facades, roofs and interior decoration elements specified in the decree.

Where this château is

Luzay · Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

5 Rue du Bas Villain, 79100 Luzay

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00101406
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

Who built Thiors Castle?: Jean d'Appelvoisin obtained authorization from Louis XI in 1459 to fortify Thiors, leading to the castle's construction in the 15th century.
What Renaissance elements are visible in the castle?: The round tower contains a painted Renaissance fireplace, and the first-floor room features painted decoration on ceilings and walls, with additional painted 16th-century beams throughout the residence.
Is the castle open to visitors?: The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1989, but specific visiting conditions are not detailed.