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Origin and history

The castle of Parpacé, located in the municipality of Bocé (Maine-et-Loire), has its origins in the Middle Ages, with a quadrangular dungeon probably dating from the late 11th or 12th century. This dungeon, containing two towers at the northwest and southeast angles, was modified by holes and vaults at the end of the 16th century, reflecting a phase of architectural expansion. The windows on the west and east facades, as well as some windows on the second floor, date from this period, while an inscription bearing the date of 1652 for subsequent developments.

The nearby castle, restored in the 19th century, preserves provisions of the 16th and 17th centuries, including monumental kitchens. The apartments of the Count of Galembert, decorated with paintings between 1875 and 1885, testify to a late aristocratic occupation. The whole, including the dungeon and the kitchens, was inscribed in the historical monuments by order of 19 April 1993, thus protecting its archaeological plate and its most remarkable elements.

The location of the castle, at the border between Bocé and Baugé-en-Anjou, reflects a complex territorial history, marked by successive architectural transformations. The 19th century openings and subsequent restorations illustrate a continuous adaptation of the building to the needs of its occupants, while preserving traces of its medieval and Renaissance phases. The available data underline its heritage importance in the Pays de la Loire, without specifying its current use (visit, rental, etc.).

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