Why is the Maine-Giraud famous?

Because the writer Alfred de Vigny lived there from 1850 to 1853 and wrote part of his work in a turret attached to the main tower.

Can you visit the inside of the manor house?

Yes, the manor house and its adjoining distillery can both be visited.

How old is the building?

The central tower bears an interior date of 1464, but the manor as a whole dates from the 16th century.

Does the estate still produce anything?

Yes, the property still produces pineau and cognac, sold directly on site.

Logis du Maine-Giraud

Champagne-Vigny

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Logis du Maine-Giraud stands in Champagne-Vigny (Charente), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

This 16th century manor house in the Charente region owes its reputation to Alfred de Vigny, who lived there between 1850 and 1853 and restored the family estate he inherited from his grandfather. The building is arranged around a polygonal tower housing a spiral staircase, dated to 1464, alongside a corbelled turret where the poet is said to have written part of his work. The site retains its original agricultural character, with its farm buildings and vineyard.

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What to know

The manor house and its adjoining distillery can both be visited.
The façades and roofs have been listed as historic monuments since 1967.
The estate still produces pineau and cognac, sold on site.
The building is surrounded by farm buildings and a vineyard, as in Alfred de Vigny's time.
The site is open six days a week.

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Opening hours

Monday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Tuesday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Wednesday (today)	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Thursday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Friday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Saturday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00

Monday to Saturday: 09h00-12h00 et 14h00-18h00

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Where this château is

Champagne-Vigny · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Le Maine Giraud, 16250 Champagne-Vigny

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Château phone number

+33 5 45 64 04 49

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00104277
Period of construction: 16th century

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Why is the Maine-Giraud famous?: Because the writer Alfred de Vigny lived there from 1850 to 1853 and wrote part of his work in a turret attached to the main tower.
Can you visit the inside of the manor house?: Yes, the manor house and its adjoining distillery can both be visited.
How old is the building?: The central tower bears an interior date of 1464, but the manor as a whole dates from the 16th century.
Does the estate still produce anything?: Yes, the property still produces pineau and cognac, sold directly on site.