First mention of the seigneury 1378 (≈ 1378)
Mufflet Lordship certified for the first time.
2e moitié du XIVe siècle
Construction of the master tower
Construction of the master tower 2e moitié du XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Tower with spiral staircase and arches.
4e quart XVIe - 1er quart XVIIe siècle
Major transformations
Major transformations 4e quart XVIe - 1er quart XVIIe siècle (≈ 1725)
Add house, staircase, cannons and adaptations.
2005
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 2005 (≈ 2005)
Protection of built and not built parts.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The built parts: house, common, chapel, moat, bridge and wall (except barn and hangar) and not fully built (C 147 to 151, 188): inscription by order of 8 February 2005
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Origin and history
The castle of Muflet, located in Saint-Aubin-du-Plain (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), is a monument whose seigneury has been attested since 1378. The present building, of medieval origin, preserves a 14th century master tower marked by defensive elements such as a staircase with screws and arches. This ancient heart bears witness to its initial role as a seigneurial fortress, characteristic of the military constructions of the period in Poitou-Charentes.
In the 4th quarter of the 16th century and at the beginning of the 17th century, the castle underwent major changes, reflecting the evolution of residential and defensive needs. A main house body is fitted out, with a large screw staircase in an outbuilding tower, while cannon guns strengthen its defence system, adapting the structure to firearms. These changes illustrate the transition between the medieval castle and the Renaissance aristocratic residence.
The estate is organized around a large square enclosure, partially preserved, including commons, a truncated corner tower and an arrowed entrance gate. The moats, girding both the castle and the farm yard, underline its island and defensive character. Nearby, a 15th century oratory, vaulted in a cradle, recalls the religious dimension often associated with the seigneuries of the period. The ensemble, classified as Historic Monument in 2005, offers a remarkable example of hybrid architecture, mixing medieval heritage and modern adaptations.
Protected elements include house, common, chapel, moat, bridge and wall (except for recent agricultural buildings). This protection highlights the coherence of the site, where each component – from military structures to areas of worship – tells a distinct phase of its history, from the Middle Ages to the modern era.
