What century does Château de Valençay date to?

It dates to the 15th century and was built according to the military architecture principles of that era.

What defensive facilities characterize this castle?

Machicolations, crenellations, moats and four round towers constitute the military equipment of the square-planned building.

Where do the tapestries visible inside come from?

These monumental tapestries from the 17th and 18th centuries were transferred from the château de Richelieu.

Château de Valençay

Valençay Castle

Antran

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Where: Antran

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Château de Valençay stands in Antran (Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the 15th century on a natural motte, this square-planned castle defends the Vienne valley through four round towers and the defensive features characteristic of its period: machicolations, crenellations and moats. Its vaulted cellars rest upon an underground gallery system, while the interior preserves monumental tapestries from the 17th and 18th centuries, once transferred from the château de Richelieu.

What to know

The castle rests on 15th-century military architecture whose defensive elements (machicolations, crenellations, moats) remain visible from outside.
A 33-meter-deep well runs through the castle's eastern side, providing access to the barrel-vaulted underground galleries that support the structure.
The monumental tapestries on the ground floor, dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, form the principal element of the interior visit.
The castle maintained military use until 1944, which contributed to the preservation of its original defensive features.

Where this château is

Antran · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Antran, Vienne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00105332
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

What century does Château de Valençay date to?: It dates to the 15th century and was built according to the military architecture principles of that era.
What defensive facilities characterize this castle?: Machicolations, crenellations, moats and four round towers constitute the military equipment of the square-planned building.
Where do the tapestries visible inside come from?: These monumental tapestries from the 17th and 18th centuries were transferred from the château de Richelieu.