Can you visit the Château des Rues?

The estate is mainly used as an event venue and farming cooperative headquarters, so no regular tourist visits are organised.

What is the history of the Château des Rues?

It is a farm built in the 19th century by the de Rougé family, birthplace of the Rouge des Prés cattle breed.

Is the Château des Rues a listed monument?

Its façades and roofs have been listed as historic monuments since a 1978 order.

Where is the Château des Rues located?

It stands in Chenillé-Champteussé, in Maine-et-Loire, near Angers.

Château des Rues

Rues Castle

Chenillé-Champteussé

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Château des Rues stands in Chenillé-Champteussé (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: 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Château des Rues stands in Chenillé-Champteussé, in the Maine-et-Loire countryside near Angers. Built in the 19th century by the de Rougé family, this farm estate gave rise to the Rouge des Prés cattle breed and has housed the headquarters of the SICA bearing that name since 2008. The site continues to raise local breeds, including Bleu du Maine sheep and Flèche poultry, alongside its use as a venue for private events.

What to know

Only the façades and roofs are listed as historic monuments, under a protection order dated 15 March 1978.
The estate now serves as the headquarters of a livestock cooperative (SICA) and as a private event venue, which limits free public access.
No visiting hours or admission fees are given, as the site is mainly used for hosting events.
It is located in a rural setting near Angers, in the village of Chenillé-Champteussé.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	09:00-18:00
Tuesday	09:00-18:00
Wednesday	09:00-18:00
Thursday	09:00-18:00
Friday	09:00-18:00
Saturday	09:00-18:00
Sunday (today)	09:00-18:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
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Where this château is

Chenillé-Champteussé · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

D78, 49220 Chenillé-Champteussé

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Château phone number

+33 2 41 41 08 41

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00109048
Period of construction: 19th century

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Can you visit the Château des Rues?: The estate is mainly used as an event venue and farming cooperative headquarters, so no regular tourist visits are organised.
What is the history of the Château des Rues?: It is a farm built in the 19th century by the de Rougé family, birthplace of the Rouge des Prés cattle breed.
Is the Château des Rues a listed monument?: Its façades and roofs have been listed as historic monuments since a 1978 order.
Where is the Château des Rues located?: It stands in Chenillé-Champteussé, in Maine-et-Loire, near Angers.