What is the historical significance of Château du Bouchet?

The château documents several centuries of Angevin architecture: founded in the 16th century, it was thoroughly remodeled in the 18th century, then enlarged in the 19th century before one wing was demolished.

What parts of the château are currently protected?

The main building's facades and roofs, the chapel, the portrait-decorated salon, and all 16th-century service buildings are protected, notably the west wing with its vaulted room.

Château du Bouchet

Bouchet Castle

Noyant-Villages

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Where: Noyant-Villages

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Château du Bouchet stands in Noyant-Villages (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, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the 16th century, Château du Bouchet was remodeled in the 18th century as a pleasure residence and later enlarged in the 19th century. The original structures remain: the main building with its protected facades and roofs, the chapel, and 16th-century service buildings featuring a vaulted room. A portrait gallery adorns the salon.

What to know

The château is listed as a historical monument ; the 16th-century service buildings, particularly the west wing, vaulted room, and dovecote, have specific protection status.
Protected elements include facades, roofs, gates, the ha-ha wall, and the chapel.
The 19th-century wing added to the château was later demolished.

Where this château is

Noyant-Villages · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

49490 Noyant-Villages

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00109430
Period of construction: 16th century, 18th century

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What is the historical significance of Château du Bouchet?: The château documents several centuries of Angevin architecture: founded in the 16th century, it was thoroughly remodeled in the 18th century, then enlarged in the 19th century before one wing was demolished.
What parts of the château are currently protected?: The main building's facades and roofs, the chapel, the portrait-decorated salon, and all 16th-century service buildings are protected, notably the west wing with its vaulted room.