First archival record 938 (≈ 938)
Cited in historical documents.
XVIIIe siècle
Reconstruction or major renovation
Reconstruction or major renovation XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Current probably built parts.
31 décembre 1985
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 31 décembre 1985 (≈ 1985)
Protection of facades, roofs and chapel.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of the house body; the chapel (included in the house body) in its entirety (cf. E 769): registration by order of 31 December 1985
Origin and history
Château des Chézeaux, located in Saint-Martin-la-Pallu on the edge of the CR 7 departmental road, is a monument whose origins date back at least to the 15th century, with major transformations in the 18th century. The site is mentioned as early as 938 in archives, although the present preserved parts date mainly from the eighteenth century. This shift suggests significant reconstruction or renovation at this time, partially erasing the traces of earlier eras.
The castle has been partially protected under the Historical Monuments since 1985, with an inscription specifically covering the facades, the roofs of the house and the chapel, the latter being integrated into the main structure. The exact location of the monument remains subject to inaccuracies, as evidenced by the map accuracy note estimated at 5/10 (passable) in the official databases. Available sources, including Monumentum, highlight its heritage importance without detailing its precise historical use.
The administrative address of the castle is associated with two communes: Vendeuvre-du-Poitou (code INSEE 86281) and Saint-Martin-la-Pallu, which may reflect a geographical location on the border. No information is provided on its current accessibility (visits, rental, accommodation), or on any historic owners or sponsors. Data are limited to protected architectural elements and approximate dating.
