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Château du Bois de Sanzay, Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay

Château du Bois de Sanzay

Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay

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Château du Bois de Sanzay stands in Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay (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, 17th century, 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In the Deux-Sèvres department, between Thouars and Saumur, the village of Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay is home to a castle whose main building dates from the 15th century, featuring a corner turret and grand gothic fireplaces. The estate was first mentioned in the early medieval era, then rebuilt following its destruction during English raids. Its buildings surround a pentagon-shaped courtyard enclosed by a water-filled moat, while a chapel, cellars, a dovecote and a formal garden near a pond complete the grounds.

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What to know

  • The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1985, including its gateways and dovecote.
  • No opening hours or admission prices are documented, so it is best to check directly before visiting.
  • The building is surrounded by a water-filled moat, which limits close access to the structures.
  • The site lies in a rural area between Thouars and Saumur, reached by road.

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Where this château is

Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay · Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Chateau du bois de Sanzay, 79290 Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay

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Château phone number

+33 6 10 75 84 86

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00101354
Period of construction
15th century, 17th century, 19th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the château du Bois de Sanzay?
The main surviving building dates from the 15th century, though a structure on the site is first mentioned as early as 810.
Is the château du Bois de Sanzay a listed monument?
It has been listed as a historic monument since 1985, covering the castle, its gateways and its dovecote.
Can you visit the château du Bois de Sanzay?
No verified opening hours or admission fees are available for this site.
Where is the château du Bois de Sanzay located?
It stands in Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay, in the Deux-Sèvres department, between Thouars and Saumur.

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