How long has Château de Vernée existed?

The château is documented from the 12th century, but underwent complete reconstruction in 1860-1868; the surviving tower and certain vaults date from the 15th century.

Who directed the 19th-century reconstruction?

Architects René Hodé and A. Beignet oversaw the transformation from 1860 to 1868, which aimed to create a recreational residence with modern amenities.

What does the historic monument listing protect?

The 2011 decree protects the château, its outbuildings, the pond causeway, perimeter walls, the ringwork mound and the land of the park and vegetable garden.

Château de Vernée (également sur commune de Querré)

Champteussé-sur-Baconne

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Where: Champteussé-sur-Baconne

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Château de Vernée (également sur commune de Querré) stands in Champteussé-sur-Baconne (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, second half of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Vernée is a château documented from the 12th century, located between Champteussé-sur-Baconne and Querré in Maine-et-Loire. The building underwent major transformation between 1860 and 1868 under architects René Hodé and A. Beignet, who converted it into a hunting residence with modern conveniences. Beneath its 19th-century renovations remain 15th-century structures: a tower, vaults, original timber framing and period fireplaces. The ensemble, with its 17th-century dam causeway and period outbuildings, spans multiple centuries of architectural development.

What to know

The château spans two municipalities, Champteussé-sur-Baconne and Querré.
It has been listed as a historic monument since 2011.
Early defensive elements remain: a ringwork mound and 15th-century tower foundations.
The pond, its causeway and enclosed park form part of the protected property.

Where this château is

Champteussé-sur-Baconne · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

Champteussé-sur-Baconne, Maine-et-Loire

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA49000084
Period of construction: 17th century, second half of the 19th century

Frequently asked

How long has Château de Vernée existed?: The château is documented from the 12th century, but underwent complete reconstruction in 1860-1868; the surviving tower and certain vaults date from the 15th century.
Who directed the 19th-century reconstruction?: Architects René Hodé and A. Beignet oversaw the transformation from 1860 to 1868, which aimed to create a recreational residence with modern amenities.
What does the historic monument listing protect?: The 2011 decree protects the château, its outbuildings, the pond causeway, perimeter walls, the ringwork mound and the land of the park and vegetable garden.