Construction of central house 1503 (≈ 1503)
Two towers built by Pierre Péret.
1587
Missing date from north stairway
Missing date from north stairway 1587 (≈ 1587)
Old inscription erased.
1926
First protection
First protection 1926 (≈ 1926)
Registration for historical monuments.
2014
Change of ownership
Change of ownership 2014 (≈ 2014)
Association *Les Amis du Château*.
2015
Complete classification
Complete classification 2015 (≈ 2015)
Castle and outbuildings classified.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Castle (rests): inscription by order of 16 June 1926. Regional Heritage and Sites Commission of 9 October 2014. Accession to the ranking of the association "Les Amis du Château de Martigné-Briand", owner dated February 26, 2014. The decree of 12 May 2015 states: "Considering that the preservation of the castle of Martigné-Briand presents from the point of view of history and art a public interest because of its authenticity, the quality of the composition of the facades and the coherence of its decorations and its interior arrangements, is classified as historical monuments the castle in total, including the undergrounds and the floor of the courtyards, the ancient part of the wall of enclosure remaining to the west, the fortified entrance with its tower to the north, located avenue du château, on parcels n°170, 1554 and 2395 of a respective capacity of 23 to 70 ca, 65 ca and 32 to 99 ca, appearing in the cadastre section G. [...] The decree replaces the decree of inscription of 1926.
Key figures
Pierre Péret - Manufacturer
Built the house in 1503.
René de la Jumelière - Sponsor
Recipient of the house in 1503.
Origin and history
Martigné-Briand Castle, located in the department of Maine-et-Loire, is a building whose origins date back to the first quarter of the 16th century. The central part of the house, with its two towers, was built in 1503 by Pierre Péret for René de la Jumelière, while older elements, such as the basement and underground, date from the 12th or 13th centuries. A northwest wing of the 15th century and a northwest tower with a portal of the 2nd half of the 16th century complete this varied architectural ensemble.
The castle was the subject of successive protections: an inscription to historical monuments in 1926, followed by a complete classification in 2015. This classification covers not only the house and its towers, but also the underground, the courtyard floor, a portion of the enclosure wall, and the fortified entrance. These measures underline its historical and artistic interest, in particular for the authenticity of its interior decorations and the quality of its facades.
The available sources, including recent archaeological studies (such as those of Solen Peron-Bienvenue and Jean-Frédérick Grevet in 2023), highlight its evolution, from a Romanesque master tower to a flamboyant architectural manifestation. Today, the castle is managed by the association Les Amis du Château de Martigné-Briand, which has owned it since 2014. Its official address is linked to the municipality of Martigné-Briand, although its entry is on the territory of Terranjou, reflecting a complex administrative location.
The site includes defensive elements such as a north tower and a fortified gate, as well as interior developments consistent with the Renaissance period. The GPS coordinates and cadastral references (parcelles No.170, 1554, and 2395) specify its location, although the location is considered poor (note 5/10) in the Merimée base. Creative Commons licensed photographs, such as those of Rémi Jouan, document his current state.
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