First protection 19 novembre 1976 (≈ 1976)
Facades and roofs inscribed.
27 février 2024
Extension of protection
Extension of protection 27 février 2024 (≈ 2024)
Doves and stairs included.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of buildings surrounded by moats (Box AV 109): inscription by decree of 19 November 1976; The following elements of the castle of the Courbat: the courtyard and terraces, moats, their peripheral masonries and hydraulic structures, the dormant bridge and the wooden staircase of the vestibule as well as the floor of the cadastral plots AV 108 and AV 109, as represented on the plan annexed to the decree. These elements are shown in the cadastral plan section AV on plots No. 108, 109, 282: inscription by order of 27 February 2024
Key figures
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Silent historical sources on this point.
Origin and history
The Château du Courbat, located in Le Pêchereau in the region Centre-Val de Loire, is a monument whose origins date back partly to the 11th and 15th centuries, as evidenced by the south-west round tower and the poterne. These medieval elements contrast with later constructions, including a long house erected in the seventeenth century. This mix of eras reflects the architectural evolution of the site, marked by successive adaptations to meet defensive and then residential needs.
In the 18th century, the castle was enriched with a wooden staircase with double revolution in elipse, a remarkable work for its elegance and technicality. This 18th century vestige, still visible today, illustrates the refinement of the interiors of the period. The castle is girded by moat, fed by a hydraulic system always partially visible, and accessible by a dormant bridge having replaced an old drawbridge. These features underline its dual role, both defensive and symbolic, in the local landscape.
The successive protections of the castle, with a first inscription in 1976 covering facades and roofs, then an extension in 2024 including moats, terraces and stairs, attest to its heritage value. The property, today communal, retains various architectural elements, such as a cylindrical escape and dependencies, which testify to its past use. These legal protections aim to preserve the integrity of a site where nearly seven centuries of history overlap, from medieval remains to classic additions.
The location of the castle, in the heart of a piece of water forming moat, as well as the presence of a circular tower and a courtyard surrounded by masonries, make it a typical example of the castles transformed over time. The absence of specific references to its historic owners or its exact uses beyond its residential role, however, leaves some areas shadowed in its history. Nevertheless, its hybrid architecture and state of conservation are a valuable testimony to the architectural adaptations between the Middle Ages and the modern era.
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