Construction by the Caulx family XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Building of the seigneurial castle.
1838
Purchase by the municipality
Purchase by the municipality 1838 (≈ 1838)
Become a town hall and school.
1968
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 1968 (≈ 1968)
Protection of facades and roofs.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs (Case B 357): inscription by order of 26 June 1968
Key figures
Famille de Caulx (ou de Caux) - Owner and sponsor
Builder of the castle in the seventeenth.
Origin and history
The Château de Chacé is an ancient seigneurial residence built in the late seventeenth century or early eighteenth century. Built in tuft with a dardian roof, it consists of a central house body extended by two square pavilions. Its sober architecture, marked by triangular and low arched frontons, reflects the classical style of the era. The north facade dominates the Collier Square, while the south façade offers views of the vineyards and the Thouet Valley.
The castle was erected by the family of Caulx (or Caux), who acquired the seigneury of Chacé by marriage in the seventeenth century. After the disappearance of this family, the commune purchased it in 1838 to become its town hall. It also housed the communal school until the 1960s. Ranked a historic monument in 1968 for its facades and roofs, it was restored to accommodate offices, meeting rooms and a party room on the ground floor.
Today, Chacé Castle remains a symbol of local heritage, combining public service and architectural heritage. Its location in the heart of Bellevigne-les-Châteaux, surrounded by vineyards, recalls the historical importance of seigneuries in Anjou. The building, a communal property, is partially open to the public for events or visits, although its main use remains administrative.
