Châteaux

Vieux château du XIII ème siècle

The remains of the medieval château of Gençay are classified as a historic monument. The château defended Poitou against ‘The lords of the Marche’ during Saint-Louis’ time. It is said that King Jean le Bon was imprisoned there by the Black Prince during the battle of Nouaillé-Maupertuis in 1356. The château is constructed in a triangular form which stood up well to the assaults of Du Guesclin during the two year siege against the English.

Gençay Castle can be found on the Route Historique des abbayes et monuments du Haut-Poitou: circuit Jean le Bon.

Visits all year round by reservation with L’association des amis du vieux château.

Tel: 05 49 59 36 95 for individuals.
Tel: 05 49 59 30 57 for groups.

Château de La Roche

Le château de La Roche à Magné est encadré par des servitudes qui abritaient carrosses, chevaux et récoltes. Franchir l’imposante grille en fer forgé permet d’emprunter l’allée cavalière pour admirer de près sa belle façade Renaissance, avant de pénétrer dans le hall donnant accès aux salles en enfilade du XVIII ème siècle décorées par le Marquis de Créqui.

Il ne faut pas quitter la demeure sans visiter la chapelle restaurée au XIX ème siècle, au vitrail primé à l’exposition Universelle de 1880 et le Musée « Saint-Jean » de l’Ordre de Malte.

Sur la Route Historique des abbayes et monuments du Haut-Poitou : circuit Jean le Bon.

Location pour réception.
Visite guidée (45 mn) payante des extérieurs et de l’ intérieur toute l’année :
du 3 avril au 27 juin (samedi et dimanche après-midi à partir de 14 h 30 jusqu’à 17 h 30), du 2 juillet au 19 septembre (samedi, dimanche et jours fériés de 10 h à 17 h 30), du 20 septembre au 2 avril sur demande.

Tél. 06.23.78.85.61 / 05.49.59.05.11
Fax : 05.49.36.01.77
E-mail : chateaudelaroche@free.fr

Inscrit Monuments Historiques

Le château de la Roche is surrounded by buildings that housed coaches, horses and crops. The best way to view the magnificent renaissance façade is to arrive by the tree lined ride which then takes on through the imposing iron gates. Once you have entered the hall you have access to the 18th century rooms, decorated by the Marquis de Créqui. One must not leave here without having visited the restored 19th century chapel with its stained glass window, first seen at the l’Exposition Universelle in 1880.
The museum ‘Saint –Jean’ de l’Ordre de Malte can also be found here.

It can be found on the Route Historique des abbayes et monuments du Haut-Poitou: circuit Jean le Bon.

Rooms can be hired.
Guided Visits (45mins) all year round.
3rd April – 27th June sat and sun afternoon from 14h 30 to 17h 30.
2nd July – 19th september (sat, sun and bank holidays) from 10h to 17:30.
From 20th September – 2nd april by request.
Tel: 06 23 78 85 61 / 05 49 59 05 11
Fax: 05 49 36 01 77
E-mail: chateaudelaroche@free.fr

Classified as a historical monument.

Château de Galmoisin

Surrounded by woods Le Manoir de Galmoisin “petit château aux champs” at Saint Maurice was owned, as were other residences in the Canton during the 16th century by a rich prominent family from Poitiers. The other residences include Monchandy at Château Garnier, La Boissière at Saint-Secondin and La Laudonnière at Saint Maurice. The Coulard de Puyrenard family enjoyed staying at the manor during the summer. The enclosed courtyard is entered from the central road going through the park.

It can be found on the Route Historique des abbayes et monuments du Haut-Poitou: circuit Jean le Bon.

Opening hours / free guided visits (45mins) 1st July – 20th September by arrangement.

Tel: 05 49 59 31 13.

Château de Vareilles – Sommières

This imposing building was built by Jacques de Langlade in 1673 to replace a medieval castle. The classical façade built on strong thick great walls dominates the centre of Sommières du Clain. The château is of classical architecture and has a Mansart roof. The Vareilles-Sommières family first lived their in 1722.

Private.