Who built Villiers Castle?

The castle dates from the 15th century. It was owned by several families, including the Chabannes and Guillaume Tenon, a royal treasurer, in the early 16th century.

Why was the castle converted into a farm?

In 1697, François Menou de Charnisay, then the owner, left the castle to build his own residence elsewhere and transformed Villiers into a working farm.

What was the castle's strategic importance?

The castle controlled an ancient Roman route leading to Entrains, making it an important surveillance point in the territory.

Château de Villiers

Villiers Castle

Menestreau

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Where: Menestreau

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Château de Villiers stands in Menestreau (Nièvre), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 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 in the Nièvre region, Villiers Castle held a strategic location overlooking an ancient Roman route. After centuries as a noble residence, it was converted to a working farm in the 17th century. The site retains its defensive structures, chapel, and farm buildings.

What to know

The castle is listed as a historic monument in its entirety, including moats and outbuildings.
No visiting hours or access information is currently available; verify conditions before travelling.
The building belonged to the Chabannes family in the 15th century, then to Guillaume Tenon, a royal treasurer, in the early 16th century.
In 1697, the site was converted to a farm by François Menou de Charnisay, who left to build his own castle elsewhere.

Where this château is

Menestreau · Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

58410 Menestreau

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA58000043
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

Who built Villiers Castle?: The castle dates from the 15th century. It was owned by several families, including the Chabannes and Guillaume Tenon, a royal treasurer, in the early 16th century.
Why was the castle converted into a farm?: In 1697, François Menou de Charnisay, then the owner, left the castle to build his own residence elsewhere and transformed Villiers into a working farm.
What was the castle's strategic importance?: The castle controlled an ancient Roman route leading to Entrains, making it an important surveillance point in the territory.