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The Château de Monts-sur-Guesnes, located in the eponymous town of New Aquitaine (formerly Poitou-Charentes), is a building dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries, with major changes in the 18th century. This monument illustrates the architectural evolution of medieval castles, transformed over the centuries to adapt to defensive and then residential needs. Its protected elements, such as towers, fortifications and the old chapel (now parish church), testify to its local historical and religious importance.

Ranked Historic Monument by decree of 13 April 1979, the castle includes in its protection all defensive structures and buildings, as well as the chapel (cadastre AK 37 to 43). The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory (note 7/10), and its official address, 8 Place Frezeau de la Frezellière, confirms its anchoring in the village of Monts-sur-Guesnes. No information is available on its current accessibility (visits, rentals, or accommodation), but its status as a listed monument underscores its heritage value.

Available sources (Monumentum, Mérimée base) indicate that the castle is attached to the municipality of Monts-sur-Guesnes (code Insee 86167), in the department of Vienna (86), in the region of New Aquitaine. Its history reflects regional dynamics, between medieval heritage and subsequent adaptations, although details of its owners, specific functions or significant events are not documented in the data provided.

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