Medieval construction XIVe-XVe siècles (≈ 1550)
Manor protected by water moat.
1832-1836
Romantic changes
Romantic changes 1832-1836 (≈ 1834)
Addition of wings, pavilions and neo-Gothic chapel.
milieu du XVIIIe siècle
Reconstruction and remodelling
Reconstruction and remodelling milieu du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Symmetrical facade and court of honor added.
8 mars 2006
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 8 mars 2006 (≈ 2006)
Registration of facades, decorations and park.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of the entire castle; the interior decorations of the ground floor and the first floor of the main house body of the castle; interior decorations on the first floor of the east wing of the castle; the commons, the 19th century chapel and the entire escape; the essential tracks of the park (the courtyard of honor with its walls, pavilions and fences, the moats and rooms of water, the enclosed garden of walls with exhedral, the three aisles of the goose's foot, the large driveway leading to the village) (cad. E 143 : room of water, 145, 146 : enclosed garden, 148, 151, 153 : gangway of the goose's foot, 651 : driveway leading to the village, 835 : part of the communes, 836 : floor of one of the alleyways of the goose's foot, 838 : castle and courtyard of honor, 839 : leak, 840 : chapel 19e) : inscription by order of 8 March 2006
Key figures
Irène Maurel de Maillé de la Tourlandry - Restorer
Contributed to the rehabilitation.
Origin and history
The Château du Bois-Guignot, located in Bécon-les-Granits in the department of Maine-et-Loire, has its origins in the Middle Ages. At that time, the site was protected by water moat, characteristic of the fortified manors of the 14th and 15th centuries. These defensive elements reflect the strategic importance of seigneurial residences in an area marked by feudal conflicts and the need to protect oneself.
In the mid-18th century, the castle underwent a major reconstruction and a complete remodelling of its environment. The symmetrical façade, decorated with horizontal bands, is enhanced by a court of honor accessible from the outside via a dooie leg. These developments illustrate the evolution of architectural tastes towards more symmetry and openness, typical of the Enlightenment era.
In 1836, additional modifications gave the castle its present appearance. The rear façade is enriched with wings and pavilions, partially masking the 18th century structure, while a neo-Gothic chapel is added after 1832. These additions reflect the romantic taste of the 19th century for the revised medieval styles. The castle, which was listed as historic monuments in 2006, preserves protected features such as facades, interior decorations, commons, chapel, and the park's essential tracks, including moat, driveways and exhedrals.
The estate is also marked by the intervention of Irene Maurel de Maillé de la Tourlandry, who contributed to its rehabilitation. This restoration demonstrates the attachment of successive owners to the preservation of a medieval, classic and romantic heritage, characteristic of the architectural history of Angelina.
