Reconstruction of the doorway XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Fortified architecture with fire hoses and mouths.
XVIIIe siècle
Construction of dovecote and house
Construction of dovecote and house XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Addition of a wrought iron stairwell.
24 janvier 2007
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 24 janvier 2007 (≈ 2007)
Protection of the door, moat, dove and house.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The whole entrance gate, the access bridge, the moat, the pigeon house, the house (except for the small building adjacent to the south) , the parcels contained in the space circumscribed by the moat and its basement (Box AB 3, 5-10): inscription by order of 24 January 2007
Key figures
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Origin and history
Marault Castle, listed as a Historic Monument, stands on an ancient site surrounded by moat, showing continued occupation for centuries. The porterie, rebuilt in the 16th century, illustrates a preserved defensive architecture: shorts, mouths for fire and blind walls recall its initial military vocation. This building, despite subsequent modernizations, retains marked medieval features, offering a rare example of period fortification.
In the 18th century, the estate was enriched by a dovecote, a symbol of social status in modern times, and a new home. The latter houses a stairwell with a wrought iron ramp and typical fireplaces of the Enlightenment century, reflecting the evolution of tastes towards more comfort and elegance. These additions contrast with the defensive austerity of the gate, highlighting the successive transformations of the castle.
The official protections, such as the registration by order of 24 January 2007, cover key elements: portery, bridge access, moat, dove, house (excluding south extension), and parcels bounded by moat. These measures preserve a coherent set, where each period left a visible mark, from medieval remains to 18th and 19th century developments.
