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The Château de la Roche-Faton, located in Lhoumois (Deux-Sèvres) in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, is an elegant castle listed as a Historic Monument, dating from the medieval period and enriched during the Renaissance. 🏰 History & Architecture Mentioned as early as 1179, burned down in 1417, it was rebuilt starting in 1544 by Mathurin Pidoux. It comprises three buildings around a courtyard, round towers, a gatehouse with drawbridges (now lost), and outbuildings built in the 17th century. The fortified entrance is flanked by machicolations, while the central building includes a 15th-16th-century main building, crowned by an authentic spiral staircase. 🖼️ Interiors & Decor Several intact fireplaces from the 15th and 18th centuries, as well as a large living room decorated with 18th-century stucco. The Saint-Nicolas Chapel contains the tombstones of Charles-Marie-Auguste de Beaumont, Marquis d'Autichamp, and his wife. 🌳 Gardens & Park An English-style landscaped park and French gardens – designed in the 17th century by the Lords of Vassé – surround the château. A pond from the former moat also remains. 🛡️ Protection & Visits Listed as a Historic Monument: facades and roofs of the main building registered in 1973, wings of the outbuildings in 1993. A private property belonging to the du Dresnay family, the château is open for guided tours of the exterior and for events such as European Heritage Days.

Very beautiful remains of an old castle. It's good to imagine what life might have been like here. A picnic area welcomes us to the side for lunch. Silence and serenity here.

This 11th century chateau and its parterre gardens can be hired for weddings and events. Its impressive moat and drawbridge give you an idea of its important defensive position.

Old fortress from the 9th century. Very nice view from the esplanade.

Imposing ruins, on the banks of the Thouaret, of a castle which was once a monastery. Small picnic area.

Try to climb the hill to the foot of the tower from the village, or from the other side.

The Chateau du Saint Loup is set in a 50-hectare park and is located in the southern part of the Loire Valley. This former castle offers amazing rooms with private bathrooms. The room we stayed had fantastic views. The bath was not to missed! We were made to feel very welcome and with so much to explore and do, one night wasn’t enough. It was like being in a fairytale. Well worth the experience.

Nestled at the confluence of the Thouet and the Cébron, the small town is not lacking in charm! The church, the medieval streets, the museum, the Place des Poulies, the 17th century castle, its orangery, its park, its Stations of the Cross,... A must visit.