Construction of the castle XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Initial construction period identified.
17 avril 1935
Door classification
Door classification 17 avril 1935 (≈ 1935)
Registration as a Historic Monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
15th century gate: inscription by decree of 17 April 1935
Origin and history
The Coincardière Castle is a historic monument located in Sanxay, in the department of Vienna (86), in the New Aquitaine region. Built in the 15th century, it is representative of the defensive and residential architecture of this period, although its current remains are mainly limited to a classified entrance gate.
The 15th century gate, the only protected element of the castle, was listed as a Historic Monument by decree of 17 April 1935. This classification reflects the heritage importance of this vestige, even though other parts of the building may have disappeared or been profoundly altered over the centuries.
Sanxay, where this castle stands, was in medieval times a rural area marked by an agrarian economy and seigneurial structures. The castles such as the Coincardière were then used as centres of local power, combining defensive, administrative and residential functions for noble lords or families. Their presence reflected the feudal organization of society, where land and its protection were central.
The location of the castle, specified as "a priori satisfactory" (note 7/10), places the site at the approximate address of 5332 La Coindardière, confirming its anchoring in the communal territory of Sanxay. No information is available on its current state, its accessibility to the public, or possible contemporary functions (visits, accommodation, etc.).
The available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, do not provide additional details about the historic owners, the significant events related to the castle, or its architectural evolution beyond the classified gate. The lack of data limits the reconstruction of its complete history.
In the broader context of New Aquitaine, 15th century castles often illustrate the transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, when fortifications gradually lose their purely military character in favour of more comfortable residences. That of the Coincardière, through its preserved door, offers a modest but significant example of this regional heritage.
