Construction of the castle XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
18 avril 1988
Classification of historical monuments
Classification of historical monuments 18 avril 1988 (≈ 1988)
Official protection of the building and its outbuildings.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Former castle proper, chapel, escape, well (cad. A 1337): by order of 18 April 1988
Key figures
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Sources do not cite any related historical actors.
Origin and history
Château de la Morinière is an iconic building located in Soulaines-sur-Aubance, in the department of Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built in the 17th century, it is a typical example of the aristocratic residential architecture of this period, marked by a transition between Renaissance and classical styles. Its classification as historic monuments in 1988 reflects its heritage value and the desire to preserve this local heritage.
The monument includes several remarkable elements, including the old castle itself, a chapel, a leak (pigeon) and a well. These components illustrate the traditional organisation of the seigneurial estates, where utility buildings were alongside spaces of representation. The site is listed in the Merimée base, which facilitates its identification and protection within the national heritage.
The location of the castle, in the commune of Soulaines-sur-Aubance, is part of a territory marked by a rural and wine-growing history. In the 17th century, the Anjou, part of which is the Maine-et-Loire, was a dynamic agricultural region, with a nobility often involved in land and vineyard management. The castles of that time served both as residences for local elites and administrative centres for the surrounding estates.
The 1988 classification allowed to protect specific elements of the castle, such as the chapel and the escape, which are concrete testimonies of 17th century lifestyles and architectural practices. These protections are part of a broader policy of safeguarding the Angelian heritage, rich in historical buildings ranging from the Middle Ages to the modern era.
Today, the Morinière Castle remains a point of local interest, although information on its accessibility to the public or its current uses (visits, events, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources. Its existence nevertheless contributes to enriching the cultural and historical landscape of the Pays de la Loire, a region where castles and manor houses are numerous and varied.
