Construction of dungeon XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Initial fortified ensemble with chapel and moat.
1620
Major renovation
Major renovation 1620 (≈ 1620)
Feudal residence converted to residence.
XVIIe siècle
Louis XIII Transformations
Louis XIII Transformations XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Add wings, fixed arch, modernized residence.
1965
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 1965 (≈ 1965)
Protection of facades, roofs and moats.
2016
Supplementary registration
Supplementary registration 2016 (≈ 2016)
Gardens, pond and outbuildings protected.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Castle itself; facades and roofs of doorwork buildings; old drawbridge; moat (cad. A 208): by order of 4 January 1965 - The pitch of the castle; the faux-braie; all unclassified built elements, located on Parcel A 208; the entire gardens; the old pond and its dike; the remaining agricultural outbuildings of the large north building body of the former lower yard, namely the large building body to the west ( stables and attic) and the small barn, to the east, in full (cf. A 208, 210, 211, 212, 213, 661): registration by order of 8 August 2016
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Origin and history
The Château du Châtelier found its origins in the 12th century, where a fortified complex included a dungeon, a chapel, housing buildings, communes, a well and an inner courtyard, all lined with moat. Today, only the dungeon remains, separated from the inner court by subsequent transformations. The adjacent apartments to the left of the dungeon disappeared after a fire, while on the right, buildings still existed in the 19th century, once closing a defensive quadrilateral. The main castle, or poterne, borders the east facade of this complex, accessible by a two arched bridge.
In the 17th century, the castle underwent major modifications, notably under the influence of the Louis XIII style, with the addition of two wings and two forebodys. The medieval drawbridge is replaced by a fixed arch, probably at that time, while a round 12th century tower always flanks the front on courtyard. A vaulted cellar, probably serving as a stable, runs along the entire length of the building. The date of 1620 marks a significant transformation: the feudal home is adapted into a more welcoming residence, reflecting the evolution of aristocratic lifestyles.
Exterior remains include fortified walls overlooking the moat, as well as a faux-braie and classified gardens. The site also retains agricultural outbuildings, such as a stable, an attic and a barn, testimonies of the former courtyard. Ranked Historic Monument in 1965 for its major elements (castle, porter, drawbridge, moat), the estate is completed by an inscription in 2016 covering the land, gardens, pond and related buildings. These protections underline its heritage importance, combining medieval military architecture and residential amenities of the Modern Times.
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