When was Château du Pressoir built?

The oldest portions of the structure date to the 12th and 13th centuries, while the visible layout developed during the 15th century.

What is a fortified dovecote?

It is a square tower with military defenses that served both for raising pigeons and protecting the property. The Pressoir dovecote stands to the west of the complex.

Can visitors enter the castle?

No information specifies interior access or which parts are open to the public. Contact with the Mauzé-Thouarsais town hall is required beforehand.

Château du Pressoir

Pressoir Castle

Mauzé-Thouarsais

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Mauzé-Thouarsais

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Château du Pressoir stands in Mauzé-Thouarsais (Deux-Sèvres), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 13th century, 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Château du Pressoir is a small fortified complex in Mauzé-Thouarsais featuring medieval elements. Its oldest parts date from the 12th and 13th centuries, though the visible structures predominantly reflect 15th century construction. The site includes a residence converted to agricultural use, a chapel in its upper levels, remains of defensive walls with towers and loopholes to the south, and a fortified dovecote.

What to know

The site has no published opening hours or entrance fee, making prior contact essential before planning a visit.
Access conditions and visiting arrangements are not documented, requiring direct inquiry with the municipality or property owner.
The complex comprises scattered buildings, including underground chambers cut into bedrock and remains of defensive structures.

Where this château is

Mauzé-Thouarsais · Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

79100 Thouars

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00101262
Period of construction: 12th century, 13th century, 15th century

Frequently asked

When was Château du Pressoir built?: The oldest portions of the structure date to the 12th and 13th centuries, while the visible layout developed during the 15th century.
What is a fortified dovecote?: It is a square tower with military defenses that served both for raising pigeons and protecting the property. The Pressoir dovecote stands to the west of the complex.
Can visitors enter the castle?: No information specifies interior access or which parts are open to the public. Contact with the Mauzé-Thouarsais town hall is required beforehand.