Construction of the castle XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Initial construction period mentioned.
1789/1792
Acquisition by René O的Diette
Acquisition by René O的Diette 1789/1792 (≈ 1792)
Castle passes to the shipowner of Nantes.
14 octobre 1963
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 14 octobre 1963 (≈ 1963)
Official protection of facades and interiors.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Castle (outside and inside); facades and roofs of the communes; portal and moat (cad. C 116 to 118): entry by order of 14 October 1963
Key figures
René O’Diette - Shipowner and consul
Owner from 1789/1792.
Seigneurs du Plessis-Macé - Former feudal suzerans
Linked to the castle before the Walsh.
Walsh de Serrant - Family noble owner
Precedents in the history of the estate.
Origin and history
The Château de Chevigné is a 17th century building located in Saint-Georges-sur-Loire, in the department of Maine-et-Loire. In the feudal era, he depended on the lords of the Plessis-Mace, before passing into the hands of influential families like the Walsh of Serrant. His history was marked by changes in owners, notably the Dutch shipowner René O This castle thus illustrates the links between the local aristocracy, the maritime trade and the political transformations of the end of the Old Regime.
The castle has been listed as historical monuments since 1963, a recognition that protects its facades, roofs, commons, gate and moat. This protection covers both its exterior and its interior, as well as related elements such as dependencies. The official inscription, by order of 14 October 1963, underlines its heritage importance in the architectural landscape of Anjou. Available sources, such as the Merimée or Monumentum base, confirm its status as an emblematic monument of the department.
Although the details of its current use are limited, the Château de Chevigné remains a testimony of the seigneurial and economic history of the region. Its architecture and its history reflect the social dynamics of the 17th and 18th centuries, between Earth's nobility and rising bourgeoisie, particularly linked to Atlantic trade. The accuracy of its location (GPS coordinates and postal address) facilitates its identification today, despite a mixed assessment of the quality of the available geographical data (level 5/10).
