Castles and Monuments

HARAS DE LA VENDEE

LA ROCHE SUR YON

Step into the intimate world of man’s relationship with the horse.

With a history dating back 2000 years to Roman times, from the castral mound and imposing 12th century Saracen tower, through 13th and 16th century constructions to the “new” 19th century castle, (...)

CHÂTEAU D’APREMONT

APREMONT

Built high on a rocky promontory, the Château d’Apremont enjoys a commanding position overlooking the valley of the Vie river.

CHATEAU DE TALMONT

TALMONT SAINT HILAIRE

The Château de Talmont, a listed medieval fortress dating back to the 11th century, gives you a taste of what life was like in the Middle Ages.

LOGIS DE LA CHABOTTERIE

SAINT SULPICE LE VERDON

The Logis de la Chabotterie offers an evocative insight into the gentle pace of rural life at the end of the 18th century.

TIFFAUGES LE CHATEAU DE GILLES DE RAIS

TIFFAUGES

Standing firm and proud on its rocky crag, the Château de Tiffauges opens its doors to reveal an astonishing collection of medieval war machines unique in (...)

CHATEAU DE SAINT MESMIN

SAINT ANDRE SUR SEVRE

The castle of Saint Mesmin, at Saint André sur Sèvre, is a 14th century to which was added, in the 15th century, an imposing 28 m high keep.

CHATEAU DE POUZAUGES

POUZAUGES

Standing high on a hill in the Vendée’s Haut Bocage country, the Château de Pouzauges boasts one of the oldest and best preserved stone keeps in the Poitou (...)

DONJON ET JARDINS DE BAZOGES EN PAREDS

BAZOGES EN PAREDS

Step back in time to the Middle Ages and find out what life was like in a 14th century keep.

LE CHATEAU FEODAL DE SIGOURNAIS

SIGOURNAIS

A 15th century feudal castle boasting multiple walls and seven towers, the “Château de Sigournais” is a listed Historic Monument.

CHATEAU DE LA GREVE

SAINT MARTIN DES NOYERS

Dating back to the 12th century, the Château de la Grève was fortified by the Chabot family and rose to importance during the 16th century and particularly during the Wars of (...)