Can you still see the castle of Bournezeau?

The main building has disappeared; only the former outbuildings and the layout of the gardens, now protected, can be seen.

Where was the castle of Bournezeau located?

It stood in the village itself, facing the town hall square and very close to the current church.

Is the site listed as a historic monument?

The outbuildings and the ground of the gardens have been listed as historic monuments since an order of 3 July 2020.

How old are the surviving remains?

The preserved parts mainly date from the first half of the 18th century.

Vieux château de Bournezeau

Bournezeau

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Where: Bournezeau

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Vieux château de Bournezeau stands in Bournezeau (Vendée), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 18th century). No visits are on record for this building.

The old castle of Bournezeau no longer stands in the village centre, near today's town hall square and church. What remains are the former outbuildings, stables and barn, along with the ground layout of the grand garden and the lower garden with its moats. The site recalls an old Vendée lordship, once attached to the viscounty of Thouars, which became a marquisate in the 17th century. The surviving remains mostly date from the first half of the 18th century.

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What to know

The castle itself no longer stands; only outbuildings and gardens remain.
The site is located in the village of Bournezeau, close to the town hall and the church.
The outbuildings, the grand garden and the lower garden with its moats were listed as historic monuments in 2020.
No opening hours, fees or organised visits are known to be available.

Where this château is

Bournezeau · Vendée · Pays de la Loire

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Address

1 Rue de l'Abbaye, 85480 Bournezeau

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA85000056
Period of construction: first half of the 18th century

Frequently asked

Can you still see the castle of Bournezeau?: The main building has disappeared; only the former outbuildings and the layout of the gardens, now protected, can be seen.
Where was the castle of Bournezeau located?: It stood in the village itself, facing the town hall square and very close to the current church.
Is the site listed as a historic monument?: The outbuildings and the ground of the gardens have been listed as historic monuments since an order of 3 July 2020.
How old are the surviving remains?: The preserved parts mainly date from the first half of the 18th century.