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Origin and history

The castle of Bois-Charmant, as it stands today, finds its main origins under the reigns of Henry IV and Louis XIII. Situated in the Noilles region of Charente-Maritime, it retains architectural features characteristic of this period, including its square towers and dardoise roofs. A 17th century engraving attests that its structure has changed little since then, despite the maintenance works documented in 1756.

The oldest parts of the building probably date back to the 15th century, although the most precise written traces began in 1408 with Colin Mauny, the first known lord of Bois-Charmant. The house, framed by two towers of Henri IV style, has typical diamond-pointed windows from the early seventeenth century. A stamp in the courtyard even bears the marks of horse hooves, legendaryly associated with the passage of King Henry IV.

Transmitted by inheritances or successive sales, the castle has traversed the centuries keeping its historic character. The skylights, four-sided roofs and architectural details reflect the influences of the 16th and 17th centuries. The state of play of 1756 mentions works, stressing the desire to preserve this heritage linked to local and national history.

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