Castles in Charente

16440 Mouthiers-sur-Boëme

The Château de la Rochandry, located in Mouthiers-sur-Boëme in New Aquitaine, is an ancient medieval fortress rebuilt in the 19th century, overlooking the Boëme valley. Ranked a historic monument in 2023, it combines Gothic remains and neoclassical architecture.

16500 Confolens

The ruins of the 12th century castle of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens dominate Vienna in New Aquitaine. This castle, now partially in ruins, bears witness to a medieval defensive architecture with its round towers and its square dungeon.

16380 Charras

Charras Castle, built in the 17th and 18th centuries, is a historical monument located in the commune of Charras, Charente (New Aquitaine), near the local church. This aristocratic domain, marked by reshuffles after a fire in 1850, combines classical architecture and medieval elements like a 15th century turret.

16450 Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette

The Château de Sansac, a Renaissance building dating back to the 16th to 19th centuries, dominates Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Combining round towers, carved decorations and hydraulic gardens, it bears witness to a refined architecture linked to Charente history.

16140 Aigre

The Château de Crèvecoeur, Historic Monument located in Aigre in Charente, is a fully protected building since 2023, including house, commons and park. It embodies the architectural heritage of New Aquitaine.

Revival style castle
16200 Jarnac

The Château Saint-Martial de Jarnac, built in 1882-1884, is a neo-Renaissance castle located in Jarnac, Charente, emblematic of the residences of 19th century cognac merchants.

Troubadour style castle
16200 Jarnac

The Château des Chabannes, built at the end of the 19th century in Jarnac, is an emblematic historical monument linked to the cognac industry, surrounded by a park descending to the river.

Castle
16200 Mérignac

Villars-Marange Castle, built in the 15th and 17th centuries, is a historic castle located in Mérignac in Charente, combining medieval castle and Renaissance houses, classified as a historical monument since 2007.