Initial construction XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Medieval origin of the castle and pregnant.
1821
Major restoration
Major restoration 1821 (≈ 1821)
Work on the castle and its outbuildings.
1993
Official protection
Official protection 1993 (≈ 1993)
Registration for Historic Monuments.
1er quart XXe siècle
Adding commons
Adding commons 1er quart XXe siècle (≈ 2025)
Construction of ancillary buildings.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
A defensive ensemble, namely the castle, the chapel, the castle, as well as the facades and roofs of the communes (cad. B 328, 332, 373): entry by order of 8 December 1993
Key figures
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Origin and history
Château de Vaux is a historical monument located in Chaumont-d'Anjou, in the department of Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Its origins date back to the 14th century, with major transformations in the 16th, 19th (including restoration in 1821) and 20th centuries. It consists of a medieval enclosure, a chapel, and commons added at the beginning of the twentieth century. The whole, including the castle and the facades of the communes, was protected by ministerial decree in 1993.
The site retains traces of its medieval defensive role, with a chapel of pilgrimage and architecture adapted to the needs of its occupants throughout the centuries. The location, near Jarzé-Villages, and its inscription in the Mérimée bases underline its heritage importance. Although the sources do not specify its current use, its potential opening to visit or services (chambres d'hôtes, location) reflects a desire for contemporary valorisation.
The protected elements, such as the castle and the roofs of the communes, illustrate the diversity of the architectural periods represented. The castle thus embodies a synthesis of styles and functions, from medieval fortifications to modern residential developments, while remaining anchored in the historical landscape of Anjou.
