How long has the castle of Montravers been documented ?

The site has been known since the 13th century, though the building visible today was substantially constructed in the 15th century.

Why does the castle appear incomplete ?

Around 1850 in the 19th century, the central section of the main dwelling was demolished; its materials were used to build a new house called la Louisière.

What remains from the original castle ?

The northern wing of the main dwelling, the chapel with its barrel-vaulted bays, and portions of the outbuildings and farm that occupied the site survive today.

Vieux château de Montravers

Montravers

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Where: Montravers

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Vieux château de Montravers stands in Montravers (Deux-Sèvres), 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.

Known since the 13th century, the Old Castle of Montravers was substantially built in the 15th century with a rectangular main dwelling flanked by towers and a wing set at right angles. The demolition of its central section in the 19th century modified its original layout; what remains today are the northern wing of the dwelling, the chapel, and remnants of the outbuildings and farm that once completed the estate.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 2004, protecting the entire site.
The chapel, featuring a nave with two barrel-vaulted bays on ogival ribs, remains one of the best-preserved elements of the estate.
Public information about access, opening hours and visiting conditions is not available; contact the town hall of Montravers for details.

Where this château is

Montravers · Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Le Vieux Deffend, 79140 Montravers

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA79000028
Period of construction: 15th century

Frequently asked

How long has the castle of Montravers been documented ?: The site has been known since the 13th century, though the building visible today was substantially constructed in the 15th century.
Why does the castle appear incomplete ?: Around 1850 in the 19th century, the central section of the main dwelling was demolished; its materials were used to build a new house called la Louisière.
What remains from the original castle ?: The northern wing of the main dwelling, the chapel with its barrel-vaulted bays, and portions of the outbuildings and farm that occupied the site survive today.