The Top 6 Castles around Mainxe
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 6
beautiful castles to choose from around Mainxe. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Mainxe. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 17, 2025
Château de Bourg-Charente
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Bourg-Charente castle is a 17th century mansion. Nestled on a rocky promontory, it is located a few kilometers from Cognac. It also houses the remains of a medieval fortress.
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Château de Bouteville
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It is an imposing castle dominating the Charente valley, notably Angeac, below, where exceptional dinosaur bones were discovered (giant dinosaur femur visible at the Angoulême museum).
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Château de Gademoulin à Gensac-la-Pallue
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Construction of the second half of the 19th century, the castle of Gademoulin stands proudly in the town of Gensac-la-Pallue. Neo-Gothic in style, it takes place on the remains of …
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Château de Saint-Brice
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Constructed around 1550-1560, it has been owned by the Henessey Cognac family since 1906.
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Manor of Bois-Charente (Graves-Saint-Amant) – Jean Fougerat Foundation
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The Giraud d'Anqueville, lords of Bois-Charente, built the castle in the 16th century.
The main building has a 16th century tower and extensions dating from the 19th century.
The main building has a 16th century tower and extensions dating from the 19th century.
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