Can visitors go inside the château du Bois Saumoussay?

No, it is a private property and is not open to the public.

How old is the château?

The current residence dates from the 16th century, on a site first mentioned in the 13th century.

Which parts of the château are listed as historic monuments?

The facades and roofs of the residence, the two surviving enclosure towers, and the north-west gate and south-east door, listed since 1970.

Where is the château du Bois Saumoussay located?

In the commune of Bellevigne-les-Châteaux, in Maine-et-Loire, south of the hamlet of Saumoussay.

Château du Bois Saumoussay

Bois Saumoussay Castle

Bellevigne-les-Châteaux

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Where: Bellevigne-les-Châteaux

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Château du Bois Saumoussay stands in Bellevigne-les-Châteaux (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château du Bois Saumoussay stands in the deleted commune of Chacé, south of the hamlet of Saumoussay, in Maine-et-Loire. This 16th-century gatehouse-residence sits at the centre of a square courtyard once flanked by corner towers, two of which still stand. As a private property, it cannot be visited inside, but its architecture can be seen from the surroundings.

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What to know

The château is privately owned and cannot be visited inside.
Only the facades, the roofs of the residence, the two remaining enclosure towers and the two gates are protected as historic monuments.
No opening hours or admission fees are available for this site.
The building can be viewed from the surrounding area, with no organised public access.
The site lies close to the hamlet of Saumoussay, within the commune of Bellevigne-les-Châteaux.

Where this château is

Bellevigne-les-Châteaux · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

Le Bois de Saumoussay, 49400 Bellevigne-les-Châteaux

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00109005
Period of construction: 16th century

Frequently asked

Can visitors go inside the château du Bois Saumoussay?: No, it is a private property and is not open to the public.
How old is the château?: The current residence dates from the 16th century, on a site first mentioned in the 13th century.
Which parts of the château are listed as historic monuments?: The facades and roofs of the residence, the two surviving enclosure towers, and the north-west gate and south-east door, listed since 1970.
Where is the château du Bois Saumoussay located?: In the commune of Bellevigne-les-Châteaux, in Maine-et-Loire, south of the hamlet of Saumoussay.