When was Château du Fougeroux built?

A manorial residence stood on the site from the 16th century (circa 1577). The building underwent extensive modification in the 18th century, then was meticulously reconstructed between 1802 and 1811 following its destruction during the Revolution.

Who decorated the grand salon?

Aquafortist Octave de Rochebrune created the salon's decoration in 1805 in First Empire style while he owned the château.

Château du Fougeroux

Fougeroux Castle

La Chapelle-Thémer

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Where: La Chapelle-Thémer

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Château du Fougeroux stands in La Chapelle-Thémer (Vendée), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Château du Fougeroux, located in Vendée, originated from a 16th-century manor substantially transformed during the 18th century. Burned during the Revolution, it was rebuilt in the early 19th century and retains interior decoration in First Empire style. The grand salon, decorated by aquafortist Octave de Rochebrune in 1805, stands as the most notable testament to this restoration.

What to know

The historic monument listing specifically covers the main building's facades and roofs, its wing, the tower, and most notably the grand salon with its period decoration
The château's outbuildings were reconstructed in 1844 following restoration of the main structure
A neo-Renaissance pump house is among the site's protected elements

Where this château is

La Chapelle-Thémer · Vendée · Pays de la Loire

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Le Fougeroux, 85210 La Chapelle-Thémer

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA85000015
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 18th century

Frequently asked

When was Château du Fougeroux built?: A manorial residence stood on the site from the 16th century (circa 1577). The building underwent extensive modification in the 18th century, then was meticulously reconstructed between 1802 and 1811 following its destruction during the Revolution.
Who decorated the grand salon?: Aquafortist Octave de Rochebrune created the salon's decoration in 1805 in First Empire style while he owned the château.