Can you visit the château de Vermette freely?

No, access is by appointment only, the site does not have regular public opening hours.

What remains to see of the château?

The 15th century main building with its carved ogee-arched doorway, coat of arms and two corbelled turrets, the wing that once extended it has disappeared.

Is the château de Vermette a protected monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 1941.

What is the château used for today?

The site mainly hosts immersive events, historical reenactments and live-action role-playing rather than standard tourist visits.

Where is the château de Vermette located?

It is located in the commune of Argentonnay in the Deux-Sèvres department, at La Chapelle-Gaudin.

Château de Vermette

Vermette Castle

Argentonnay

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Where: Argentonnay

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Château de Vermette stands in Argentonnay (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). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Vermette, in Argentonnay in the Deux-Sèvres, retains a 15th century main building with an ornate doorway crowned by a carved ogee arch with curled-leaf finials, flanked by two corbelled turrets. The wing that once extended this structure has disappeared, though the carved facade decoration remains visible. The site is now used mainly for costumed events and historical reenactments, and is visited by appointment rather than on fixed opening hours.

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1941.
Visits are by appointment, it is advisable to contact the site beforehand.
This is not a monument with regular public opening hours but a venue used for private events and reenactments.
Only the central main building with its carved details survives, the adjoining wing having disappeared.
The château is located in the commune of Argentonnay, at La Chapelle-Gaudin.

Practical information

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Stationnement jusqu'à 100 véhicules

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Where this château is

Argentonnay · Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

79300 La Chapelle-Gaudin

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00101213
Period of construction: 15th century

Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Vermette freely?: No, access is by appointment only, the site does not have regular public opening hours.
What remains to see of the château?: The 15th century main building with its carved ogee-arched doorway, coat of arms and two corbelled turrets, the wing that once extended it has disappeared.
Is the château de Vermette a protected monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 1941.
What is the château used for today?: The site mainly hosts immersive events, historical reenactments and live-action role-playing rather than standard tourist visits.
Where is the château de Vermette located?: It is located in the commune of Argentonnay in the Deux-Sèvres department, at La Chapelle-Gaudin.