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Origin and history

The Château de la Guibourgère is an emblematic monument located in the commune of Teillé, in the Loire-Atlantique department, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built on a rectangular platform once surrounded by water moats, it now retains only its central part, after the destruction of its wings in return. Its access was once through three footbridges, and its entrance is marked by a two-kilometre avenue, a vestige of its historic park.

The castle, originally built by an unknown architect, has been profoundly redesigned by architects Liberge and Moreau. These modifications gave the building a perfect symmetry, while adding commons, a kennel and a vegetable garden to the French south of the building. In 1982, it was listed as a historic monument, and is currently in the preliminary renovation phase to preserve its heritage.

Owned by noble families, the castle first belonged to the Raoul de La Guibourgère from the 15th century, before passing to the Camus de Pontcarré in the 18th century. His successive owners include figures such as Jacques-Joachim Raoul (1665-1714), Louise-Françoise Raoul de La Guibourgère (1712-1782), and Alexandre Prosper Camus de La Guibourgère (1793-1853), reflecting an aristocratic lineage deeply rooted in local history.

The traces of the whistled moat and the east gate of the park recall the defensive and aesthetic importance of the estate. Although some information, such as the precise details of historic developments or events, requires complementary sources, the castle remains a major architectural and family testimony of the region.

Today, the castle of the Guibourgère embodies both a medieval and classical heritage, marked by successive transformations. Its history, linked to influential families and renowned architects, makes it a heritage site of interest, waiting for restoration to perpetuate its memory.

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