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Origin and history

The Château de la Villejégu, also known as the Château du Pont, is a historic monument located in the commune of Couffé, in the Loire-Atlantique, in the Pays de la Loire region. This castle, dating back to the 17th century, was rebuilt in the 18th century by Olivier Louis Busson. From the original building, only the corner towers and moat were preserved, testifying to its original architecture.

The estate comprises several remarkable elements, including an orangery, commons, a chapel, a run away, and a French garden. Inside, rooms such as the large living room, the cartridge room and two wooden stairs with their cage were preserved with their period decor. The castle and its outbuildings were listed as historical monuments in 1984, highlighting their heritage value.

The site is also marked by revolutionary history: at the end of one of the wooden alleys, several victims of the Revolution were buried there. This detail recalls the troubled context of this period in France, while anchoring the castle in a wider local memory.

Architecturally, the Château de la Villejégu illustrates the evolution of styles between the 17th and 18th centuries, with defensive elements inherited from the past (doves, towers) and more aesthetic arrangements like the French garden. These features make it a representative example of the Liguria heritage, mixing utility and elegance.

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