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The castle of La Pommeraye, located in Agonges in the department of Allier, is a building whose origins date back to the 4th quarter of the 15th century. It brings together a variety of architectural elements: the round towers of a medieval mansion and the classic home of a gentilhommière of the Old Regime. This mix of styles reflects the successive changes of the building, notably in the 18th century with the addition of a iron staircase, and in the 19th century with a medievalization of the north elevations by architect Jean Bélisaire Moreau.

The first known owner, Simonnet de la Pomerie, was mentioned in 1410 as holder of the fief of the Bourbon chestnut. Over the centuries, the castle belonged to several families, including the Laugère, Barbe, Feydeau, de La Celle, Le Borgne, and finally the Marquis Joseph de Beaucaire. In 2001, the entire castle, including its communes and park, was listed as historic monuments, recognizing its heritage value.

The structure of the castle is characterized by a rectangular shape flanked by two square pavilions and round towers at the back. The 19th century works, commissioned by the Moulin family, included the south facade. The castle retains remarkable interior elements, such as a stairwell, panelling, fireplaces and a built-in buffet, protected by the 2001 inscription.

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