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Motte féodale de Bois-de-Céné, Bois-de-Céné

Motte féodale

Bois-de-Céné

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Motte féodale de Bois-de-Céné stands in Bois-de-Céné (Vendée), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The motte of Bois-de-Céné is a medieval earthwork fortification preserved in Vendée. This type of structure, typical of the early Middle Ages, bears witness to feudal defensive systems. The site has been protected as a historical monument since 1988.

What to know

  • The site is a motte, an artificial earthwork mound that represents an early form of medieval fortification.
  • It is listed as a historical monument under protection since 1988.
  • No visitor information or access details are currently available; check local conditions before visiting.

Where this château is

Bois-de-Céné · Vendée · Pays de la Loire

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Address

85710 Bois-de-Céné

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00110051
Period of construction
Middle Ages

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Frequently asked

What is a feudal motte?
A motte is an artificial earthen mound, often surrounded by a ditch and palisade, used as a defensive structure in the Middle Ages. It typically served as a fortified seat for a local lord.
Since when is the motte of Bois-de-Céné protected?
The site received historical monument status by decree on 5 April 1988.

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Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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