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Attraction in the Vendee.
Chateau
des Essarts
Review the
Chateau des Essarts
4, rue du
Vieux Chateau Les Essarts. Tel. 02 51 62 95 83.
Website address
Website address
As a
major landmark in the civil and military heritage of the Vendee the
Chateau des Essarts has borne witness for over 1000 years of history. This
medieval Chateau with its feudal motte sits ontop a mound which dates from the
10th century. The fortified entrance gate dates from the 12th century and the
imposing square Saracen's tower from the 13th century. The Renaissance residence
was built around the 16th century.
During the 19th Century a new chateau was buit nearby and the whole area was landscaped by the famous Buhler Brothers who also designed the Bois de Boulogne in Paris.
During the 19th Century a new chateau was buit nearby and the whole area was landscaped by the famous Buhler Brothers who also designed the Bois de Boulogne in Paris.
Opening
times: 1/7 to 4/9 every day except Mondays 14.30h to 18.30
Admission: Adult 3 euros.
Students and under 18's 1.5 euros
under 12's Free.
Admission: Adult 3 euros.
Students and under 18's 1.5 euros
under 12's Free.
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