Registration MH 21 décembre 1984 (≈ 1984)
Protection of facades, interiors and gardens.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of the castle, orangery and communes; the chapel and the escape; the following rooms with their decor: the large living room, the cartridge room and the contiguous corridor, the medallion room, the two wooden interior staircases with their cage; the court of honor, moat and bridge; the French terrace and garden; portals (cf. H 659 to 664) : entry by order of 21 December 1984
Key figures
Olivier Louis Busson - Rebuilder
Responsible for work in the 18th century.
Origin and history
The Château de la Villejégu, also known as the Château du Pont, is an iconic monument located in Couffé, in the Loire-Atlantique department, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built in the 17th century, it was completely rebuilt in the 18th century by Olivier Louis Busson. From the original building, only the corner towers and moat were preserved, testifying to its original architecture. This castle illustrates the evolution of architectural styles between these two centuries, mixing defensive elements inherited from the past and more modern developments.
The estate comprises several remarkable elements, including an orangery, commons, a chapel, a run away, and a French garden. Nearby, a wood driveway houses the graves of victims of the Revolution, adding a tragic historical dimension to the site. The castle, its outbuildings and its gardens were listed as historical monuments by decree of 21 December 1984, thus recognizing their heritage value.
The interiors of the castle house carefully decorated rooms, such as the large living room, the cartridge room and its wooden stairs, which reflect the refinement of the period. The honorary courtyard, moat and bridge complete this architectural ensemble, while portraits and furniture contribute to its historic character. Today, the Château de la Villejégu remains an important testimony to the heritage of the Niger, combining history, architecture and collective memory.
