First mention of the seigneury 1458 (≈ 1458)
Domain belonging to Guillaume de Cornesse.
1845-1851
Construction of the current castle
Construction of the current castle 1845-1851 (≈ 1848)
Edited by Pierre-Félix Delarue, eclectic style.
1854-1856
Adding commons
Adding commons 1854-1856 (≈ 1855)
Directed by Sébastien Delletre.
1914-1915
Military hospital
Military hospital 1914-1915 (≈ 1915)
During World War I.
1993
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 1993 (≈ 1993)
Protection of the castle and its outbuildings.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Castle; facades and roofs of the communes, the portery and the former manor house (cad. A 267, 287, 301, 416): registration by order of 11 February 1993
Key figures
Guillaume de Cornesse - Medieval Lord
Owner certified in 1458.
Pierre-Félix Delarue - Architect
Author of the plans of the castle (1851).
Sébastien Delletre - Architect
Designer of the commons (1854-1856).
Origin and history
The Château du Rouvoltz, located in Chaumont-d-Anjou in the department of Maine-et-Loire, is a monument dating back to a medieval seigneury attested in 1458. At that time, the estate belonged to Guillaume de Cornesse and included a fortified manor farm surrounded by moat. This historic site reflects an ancient occupation, linked to the feudal organisation of Anjou.
In the mid-19th century, the present castle was built between 1845 and 1851, according to plans attributed to architect Pierre-Félix Delarue. This new building, of eclectic style combining neo-Renaissance and neo-Gothic, replaced the old 18th century mansion. The communes, including stables and outbuildings, were added between 1854 and 1856 by architect Sébastien Delletre, thus completing the architectural ensemble.
During World War I, the castle served as a military hospital between 1914 and 1915, marking its involvement in the national war effort. In 1993, the estate — including the castle, the facades of the communes, the doorway and the former mansion — was listed as historical monuments. Today, it combines medieval heritage and 19th century architecture, illustrating the evolution of styles and uses over the centuries.
The landscaped park, embellished with a water body, and the remaining fortified elements recall the duality between the original defensive function and the subsequent residential vocation. The Rouvoltz castle remains a remarkable example of 19th-century architectural eclecticism in Anjou, while keeping traces of its seigneurial past.
