Registration for Historic Monuments 8 août 2023 (≈ 2023)
Total protection of the castle and commons.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The Château de la Brosse, in its entirety, comprising the houses and buildings of the communes, located on parcels n° 712, 480, 481, shown in the cadastre of the commune, section B, as shown on the plan attached to the decree: inscription by order of 8 August 2023
Origin and history
Château de la Brosse is a building located in the commune of Thollet, New Aquitaine (formerly Poitou-Charentes). This monument, recently listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments by decree of 8 August 2023, includes a main house as well as buildings of communes. Its registration concerns all cadastral parcels Nos. 712, 480 and 481, attesting to its local heritage importance.
The location of the castle, at the place called La Brosse, reflects a typical occupation of the Poitevin countryside, where castles and fortified houses played a central role in the social and economic organization. Although the available sources do not specify its exact origin or transformations, its recent listing highlights a desire to preserve rural heritage. Castles of this type often served as seigneurial residences or agricultural centres, marking the landscape and community life for centuries.
Current data do not include specific construction periods, historic owners, or significant site events. The 2023 Registration Order is therefore the only official reference available, emphasizing its protected status without providing details of its previous history. The approximate location (noted 5/10 in precision) and the absence of complementary sources limit the in-depth knowledge of this monument.
