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  5. 44240 La Chapelle-sur-Erdre

  6. Château de la Gascherie

Château de la Gascherie à La Chapelle-sur-Erdre en Loire-Atlantique

Loire-Atlantique

Château de la Gascherie

    Les Noués
    44240 La Chapelle-sur-Erdre
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Timeline

Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1400
1500
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
1437
Visit of the Queen of Navarre
1531
Birth of François de La Noue
XVe siècle
Reconstruction by Pierre Landais
fin XVe siècle
Reconstruction by Pierre Landais
1775
Erection in marquisat
1796
Sale as a national good
1824
Purchased by Julien Poydras de Lalande
17 décembre 2001
Registration for Historic Monuments
2001
Registration for historical monuments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The facades (including the loggia of the south gable) and the roofs of the castle; all the rooms of the first floor: in the west wing, the vestibule of the late 19th century and the kitchen of the mid 19th century, in the east wing (on Erdre), the dining room, the "large living room", the "living room", the " billiard" (according to the names of the late 19th century); the chapel (west wing); the dovecote (late 19th century); the doorway and the fence that accompanies it (cf. AO 8, 9): registration by order of 17 December 2001

Key figures

Arthur L'Epervier - Chambellan of the Duke of Brittany First known owner of the castle.
Pierre Landais - Rebuilder of the castle Responsible for work in the 15th century.
François de La Noue - Captain Huguenot and philosopher Born in the castle in 1531.
Louis Charette de la Colinière - Acquisition in the 17th century Owner and then ancestor of the Marquis.
Louis Charette - Mayor of Nantes and Marquis Obtained the Marquisat in 1775
Julien Poydras de Lalande - Owner in the 19th century Conservative family until 1935.
Jules de la Morandière - 19th century architect Leads major restoration
Dominique Savelli - Mayor of La Chapelle-sur-Erdre Owner and local figure

Origin and history

The Château de la Gascherie, located at La Chapelle-sur-Erdre in Loire-Atlantique, is a seigneurial residence dating back to the 4th quarter of the 15th century and the 1st quarter of the 16th century. Built on the banks of Erdre, it embodies the Breton aristocratic architecture of the Renaissance, before being deeply restored in the 19th century under the direction of architect Jules de la Morandière and landscape architect Dominique Noisette. This monument, inscribed in the Historical Monuments in 2001, combines medieval elements (such as the chapel or the dovecote) and 19th century additions, such as the vestibule or parlors.

The castle was first associated with Arthur L'Epervier, chamberlain of the Duke of Brittany, captain of Nantes (1488-1489) and Grand Veneur of Brittany (1488-1508). It was rebuilt in the 15th century by Pierre Landais, then became the birthplace of François de La Noue (1531-1591), famous Huguenot captain and philosopher. In the 17th century, the Charette family took possession of it: Louis Charette de la Colinière acquired it, and his grandson, Louis Charette (Mayor of Nantes), obtained the erection of the domain in marquisat in 1775. Confiscated as a national good in 1796, the castle then changed hands several times.

In the 19th century, Julien Poydras de Lalande bought the estate in 1824, and his family kept it until 1935. He then moved to the Savelli family, two members of which, Dominique and Horace Savelli, became mayors of La Chapelle-sur-Erdre. The castle, partially open to the public, today bears witness to its rich political and architectural past, combining Breton history, religious wars and modern transformations.

Among the protected elements are the facades (including the southern loggia), the roofs, the first floor of the building (dining room, lounges, billiards), the chapel, the dovecote, as well as the doorway and its gate. These protections, formalized in 2001, highlight the heritage value of a site marked by figures such as the Charettes, the Savellis, and architects such as Jules de la Morandière.

External links

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