Can you visit the château des Pins?

Available information does not confirm visiting arrangements, so it is best to check locally before going.

When was the château des Pins built?

The current keep dates from the late 15th century, rebuilt after the Hundred Years' War on older foundations.

Is the château des Pins a protected monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 3 April 1958.

Where is the château des Pins located?

It stands in the commune of Les Pins, in the Charente department, overlooking the Bonnieure valley.

Château des Pins

Pins Castle

Les Pins

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Where: Les Pins

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Château des Pins stands in Les Pins (Charente), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 15th century, first quarter of the 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Overlooking the Bonnieure valley, the château des Pins is a square keep dating from the late 15th century, raised on the remains of an earlier structure. The white limestone walls, topped with battlements and machicolations, stand out as a lone landmark in the Charente countryside. A cylindrical turret houses the spiral staircase serving the three floors, each formed of a single large room.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 3 April 1958.
It was built in the late 15th century, following the Hundred Years' War.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, prices or access conditions.
The original drawbridge is gone, and a small stair turret now replaces a collapsed tower.

Where this château is

Les Pins · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

1949 Le Bourg, 16260 Les Pins

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00104455
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 15th century, first quarter of the 16th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château des Pins?: Available information does not confirm visiting arrangements, so it is best to check locally before going.
When was the château des Pins built?: The current keep dates from the late 15th century, rebuilt after the Hundred Years' War on older foundations.
Is the château des Pins a protected monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 3 April 1958.
Where is the château des Pins located?: It stands in the commune of Les Pins, in the Charente department, overlooking the Bonnieure valley.