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The Château de Souvigné is a building located in the commune of Denée, Maine-et-Loire, in the heart of the Pays de la Loire. Built between the 18th and 19th centuries, it reflects the architectural evolutions of these periods, combining classical influences and local adaptations. The monument is part of a rural landscape marked by the history of Anjou, a region where castles often played a central role in the social and economic organization of the territories.

Ranked among the historical monuments since 1976, Souvigné Castle sees its facades and roofs protected by ministerial decree. This official recognition underscores its heritage importance, although available sources do not detail its specific history, sponsors or occupants. Like many castles of that time in Anjou, it could serve as a seigneurial residence, a place of agricultural management or a symbol of local power. Its inscription in the Merimée base and its precise location, attested by GPS coordinates, make it a cultural landmark for the commune of Denée and its surroundings.

Practical information about its visit, current use (rent, guest rooms) or accessibility is not explicitly documented in the sources consulted. However, its presence in heritage databases such as Mérimée and Monumentum confirms its protected heritage status. The department of Maine-et-Loire, rich in castles and history, counts this monument among its remarkable elements, although its detailed history remains to be explored by further research.

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