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The Château d'Eporcé is a building whose origins date back to the 4th quarter of the 17th century, with major modifications made in the 19th and 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Located in the commune of La Quinte, in the department of Sarthe (region Pays de la Loire), it illustrates the architectural evolution over centuries, mixing classical elements with subsequent additions. The monument is distinguished by its facades, roofs, interior decorations (dining room, living rooms, vestibule), as well as its chapel and its escape, surrounded by moat. These features are both residential and defensive.

The castle has been listed as historic monuments since 14 December 1989, an official recognition that protects its most emblematic elements. The Merimée base and local sources, such as Monumentum, confirm its precise address (72550 La Quinte) and its Insee code (72249), attached to the arrondissement of Le Mans. Although the archives do not explicitly mention its contemporary uses (visits, rentals, accommodation), its conservation suggests a cultural and tourist interest for the region.

The Sarthe, a department marked by a rich castral heritage, includes the Château d'Eporcé among its notable buildings. At the time of its initial construction (late 17th century), the region was marked by an influential Earth nobility, often linked to the royal or local administration. The castles then served as seigneurial residences, agricultural centres, and sometimes places of power. The modifications of the 19th and 20th centuries, on the other hand, reflect adaptations to changing lifestyles, with attention to the modernization of interior spaces and the preservation of historical elements, such as moat or chapel.

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