When was Cherconnay logis built?

The logis dates from the 15th century. The staircase is housed in a central round tower, and the doorway serving it bears an accolade arch typical of the second half of that century.

Which buildings were demolished?

Several structures and a square tower were removed after the Second World War. The rectangular main block survives along with its staircase tower.

What can be seen on a visit?

The façades and roofs of the main building are open to inspection. The interior contains a 15th-century fireplace, a surviving element of the period decoration.

Logis de Cherconnay

Longré

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Longré

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Sleep nearby

Logis de Cherconnay stands in Longré (Charente), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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.

Cherconnay logis is a 15th-century residence built in Longré, Charente. Its rectangular plan centres on a round tower housing a spiral staircase, positioned in the middle of the north facade. Although outbuildings and a square tower were demolished after 1945, the dwelling retains its period features: an accolade-arched doorway, arrow slits and a turret roof.

What to know

The façades and roofs of the main building have been listed as a historic monument since 1991.
The structure has two levels on the north side and two storeys on a basement on the south, with cellars accessed through ground-floor openings.
The staircase tower, pierced with arrow slits, represents the defensive element of the logis.
A 15th-century fireplace remains inside the building.
The dwelling was divided into two units in 1796, altering its original layout.

Where this château is

Longré · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Map of the area around Logis de Cherconnay

Loading the map…

This châteauChâteaux within 40 km

Address

2 Rue de la Cour, 16240 Longré

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

Get directions View on a map

Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00104561
Period of construction: 15th century

Frequently asked

When was Cherconnay logis built?: The logis dates from the 15th century. The staircase is housed in a central round tower, and the doorway serving it bears an accolade arch typical of the second half of that century.
Which buildings were demolished?: Several structures and a square tower were removed after the Second World War. The rectangular main block survives along with its staircase tower.
What can be seen on a visit?: The façades and roofs of the main building are open to inspection. The interior contains a 15th-century fireplace, a surviving element of the period decoration.