When was Aizecq Manor built?

The origins of the dwelling date back to the 16th century, though the entire complex underwent significant modifications in the 19th century. The dovecote itself dates from the 17th century.

What is a ground-level dovecote?

It is an independent structure built on a stone base, formerly reserved for lords with rights to high justice. Aizecq's dovecote has retained the characteristic interior arrangement of its nesting cavities.

Can the manor be visited?

Only the dovecote is protected as a historical monument. Access to the site must be confirmed with the local authority.

Manoir d'Aizecq

Nanteuil-en-Vallée

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Where: Nanteuil-en-Vallée

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Manoir d'Aizecq stands in Nanteuil-en-Vallée (Charente), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Aizecq Manor, located in Nanteuil-en-Vallée in Charente, combines architectural elements spanning five centuries of residential building. Its noble residence preserves features dating from the 1500s: semicircular lunettes, mullioned windows and a gabled doorway, while 19th-century modifications shaped the overall structure. A square entrance tower flanked by its suspended turret marks the main facade, and the 17th-century dovecote remains a testament to the manorial status of its former occupants.

What to know

The manor is not currently open for regular public visits: contact the town hall of Nanteuil-en-Vallée to learn about access conditions.
The dovecote alone has been listed as a historical monument since 2002, protecting this characteristic structure from the Old Regime.
The building combines 16th-century construction, Old Regime additions and 19th-century modifications, making it an architectural palimpsest.

Where this château is

Nanteuil-en-Vallée · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

16700 Nanteuil-en-Vallée

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA16000024
Period of construction: 17th century

Frequently asked

When was Aizecq Manor built?: The origins of the dwelling date back to the 16th century, though the entire complex underwent significant modifications in the 19th century. The dovecote itself dates from the 17th century.
What is a ground-level dovecote?: It is an independent structure built on a stone base, formerly reserved for lords with rights to high justice. Aizecq's dovecote has retained the characteristic interior arrangement of its nesting cavities.
Can the manor be visited?: Only the dovecote is protected as a historical monument. Access to the site must be confirmed with the local authority.