Who founded the château du Petit-Thouars ?

Construction began in 1423 by Roland de la Voirie and his wife Jeanne Morin. The estate descends from an ancient fief that depended on Chinon, whose earliest known owner, the knight Gillaia Morin, made an acknowledgement in 1377.

How long has the same family owned it ?

Since 12 July 1636, when Georges Aubert, acting through Cardinal Richelieu, acquired the estate. His descendants still own it today.

Why does the château have this Neo-Gothic appearance ?

A major restoration campaign conducted in 1873-1874 by architect Gallois profoundly modified the external appearance of the buildings and gave them the Neo-Gothic style they have retained since.

Château du Petit-Thouars

Petit-Thouars Castle

Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne

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Where: Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne

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Château du Petit-Thouars stands in Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne (Indre-et-Loire), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château du Petit-Thouars, begun in 1423 in the Vienne valley, has been held by the same family since the 17th century, established there through Cardinal Richelieu. The ensemble comprises the main house, outbuildings, a dovecote and a park landscaped in the 19th century by the Angevin architect Killians. The Neo-Gothic silhouette visible today results from major restoration work carried out in 1873-1874 by architect Gallois, who fundamentally transformed the original 15th-century building.

What to know

The building dates from the 15th century but underwent considerable alteration in the 19th century, which explains its current architectural style.
The outbuildings, dovecote and park are part of the protected monument designation, inscribed in 2022.
The château historically depended on the lordship of Chinon and passed through several owners before remaining in the same family since 1636.
The park's stone structures, including terraces, are protected as part of the classified heritage.

Where this château is

Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

37500 Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA37000040
Period of construction: 15th century

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Who founded the château du Petit-Thouars ?: Construction began in 1423 by Roland de la Voirie and his wife Jeanne Morin. The estate descends from an ancient fief that depended on Chinon, whose earliest known owner, the knight Gillaia Morin, made an acknowledgement in 1377.
How long has the same family owned it ?: Since 12 July 1636, when Georges Aubert, acting through Cardinal Richelieu, acquired the estate. His descendants still own it today.
Why does the château have this Neo-Gothic appearance ?: A major restoration campaign conducted in 1873-1874 by architect Gallois profoundly modified the external appearance of the buildings and gave them the Neo-Gothic style they have retained since.