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Origin and history

The Château de la Jupelière, built in the 17th century, is an example of Louis XIV architecture. It consists of a main mansard roof building and a north wing, forming a symmetrical U-shaped plane. Doves border the terrace in front of the main body, typical of the Mansard style. The chapel, built in 1676 by Charles d'Houlières, became an active place of worship, even hosting ceremonies during the Revolution.

The castle was the residence of the family of Houllières, local lords. He married Charlotte de Chivré in 1597 and his descendants, including Louis-Jean-Charles, lived there until the 18th century. The property evolved from a simple fief to a capital of chestnutland, reflecting the social ascent of this lineage.

During the Chouannery, the castle served as headquarters for Chief Jacques. In 1794 he was the scene of a confrontation between Chouans and Republicans, known as the Battle of the Jupelière. The insurgents, alerted by Jambe-d The site was also searched in 1799, linking its history to revolutionary disturbances.

The chapel, founded in 1676, was a place of religious resistance. François Huchedé, vicar, celebrated 118 baptisms and 95 marriages during the Revolution, despite the persecutions. Restored in the 19th century, it retained mural inscriptions bearing evidence of this troubled period.

The archives mention several historical names for the estate: La Gypellière (1610), La Gibellière (1627), or La Juppelière on the cards of Cassini. These variations reflect its land and social evolution, from a modest fief to an influential castle in Mayenne.

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