Construction begins XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Initial construction period mentioned.
1975
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 1975 (≈ 1975)
Protection of facades and roofs.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs (Case B 628) : inscription by order of 7 April 1975
Origin and history
The Château de Huillé is a building located in the commune of Huillé, Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built between the 13th and 18th centuries, it bears witness to several architectural periods, although the precise details of its evolution remain little documented in the available sources. The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1975, highlighting its heritage importance.
From the 13th century on, castles in this region often played a central role in the feudal organization, serving as seigneurial residences, defence sites or administrative centres. In the Pays de la Loire, as elsewhere in France, these buildings evolved over the centuries to adapt to political, military and social needs. The castle of Huillé, by its longevity, reflects these transformations, although the archives do not specify the exact functions that it was able to perform at each time.
The inscription of the castle in 1975 specifically concerns its facades and roofs, protected by ministerial decree. This official recognition allows to preserve an architectural heritage representative of Anjou, a region marked by a high density of castles and historical monuments. However, the available data do not mention successive owners or significant events related to this site.
Today, the castle of Huillé remains a point of local interest, although the practical information on its visit or current use (rent, guest rooms) is not detailed in the sources consulted. His address, 12 Rue Joseph Menou in Huillé, allows him to situate precisely in the department of Maine-et-Loire, near Angers.
