When was the château du Pin built?

The site is documented from the 13th century, though its earliest datable features date to the 15th century, particularly the timber framing of the square keep.

What is the layout of the castle?

The main residence consists of a dwelling flanked by two round towers, positioned at the far end of a rectangular courtyard surrounded by service buildings against the enclosure wall. A square keep stands behind the main house.

Can visitors access the castle?

No information about public access is currently documented.

Château du Pin

Pin Castle

Coulonges-les-Hérolles

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Coulonges-les-Hérolles

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Château du Pin stands in Coulonges-les-Hérolles (Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 17th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Standing in Coulonges-les-Hérolles, the château du Pin emerged from medieval fortifications dating to the 12th century. The main residence, framed by two round towers, anchors a rectangular courtyard bordered by service buildings. A square keep behind the house retains internal timbers from the early 15th century, marking the site's defensive heritage.

What to know

The castle is protected as a historic monument through two separate decrees: the keep was listed in 1979, followed by the main house and outbuildings in 2002.
The oldest documented elements date to the 15th century, including timber framing in the square keep and spiral staircase components.
Information about visiting arrangements and public access is not available in the known sources.

Where this château is

Coulonges-les-Hérolles · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Coulonges-les-Hérolles, Vienne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00105435
Period of construction: 12th century, 17th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

When was the château du Pin built?: The site is documented from the 13th century, though its earliest datable features date to the 15th century, particularly the timber framing of the square keep.
What is the layout of the castle?: The main residence consists of a dwelling flanked by two round towers, positioned at the far end of a rectangular courtyard surrounded by service buildings against the enclosure wall. A square keep stands behind the main house.
Can visitors access the castle?: No information about public access is currently documented.