Acquisition by the family of Sèze 1625 (≈ 1625)
Start of family possession.
1er décembre 2015
Registration as Historic Monument
Registration as Historic Monument 1er décembre 2015 (≈ 2015)
Official protection of the castle and outbuildings.
Fin XIXe - début XXe siècle
Redevelopment of the castle
Redevelopment of the castle Fin XIXe - début XXe siècle (≈ 2025)
House body enhanced, central pavilion added.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
In total, the castle Pandefleurs comprising the entire house body, the well and the facades and roofs for the other buildings excluding the modern cellar (cad. AW 204, 312, 313, see plan annexed to the decree): inscription by order of 1 December 2015
Key figures
Famille de Sèze - Historical owner
Owned the estate since 1625.
Adolphe Charoulet - Deputy and owner
Acquiert the castle after the family of Sèze.
Origin and history
Château Pindefleurs, located in Saint-Émilion, is a historical monument dating back to the 18th century. Originally, it was a small cartreuse with wings of outbuildings in return for squares, typical of local architecture. This domain belonged to the family of Sèze since 1625, remaining in this line for several generations before passing into the hands of MP Adolphe Charoulet.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the castle underwent major renovations. The house body was enhanced and equipped with a central pavilion with a four-slope roof, reflecting the expansion of wine-growing activity in the Saint-Émilion region. These architectural changes illustrate the adaptation of the field to the economic needs of the time, particularly wine production.
The castle, including the house, the well and the facades of the other buildings (with the exception of the modern cellar), was listed as a Historic Monument by order of 1 December 2015. Today, it is owned by a private company and is being restored to preserve its architectural and historical heritage.
The estate is emblematic of Saint-Emilionnais, where architecture and history are closely linked to viticulture. The changes made over the centuries reflect the evolution of agricultural practices and aesthetic tastes, while maintaining a strong local identity.
Although the practical information on the visits or services offered is not specified, the castle remains a notable example of the wine and architectural heritage of New Aquitaine, between tradition and modernization.
