Admire its monumental granite staircase with turned wooden balustrades and visit the reception rooms with magnificent wood panelling and painted ceilings...

chateau of Goulaine.

Chateau of La Galissonnière.

This 18th century home, restored to its original condition, is situated in a park inspired by the English style.

Mid-12th century chateau which became an agricultural building at the end of 19th century. Today, it lives again thanks to an association which organises guided tours, mediaeval banquets, night time visits with storytellers and theatre.

Ancient 13th and 15th century fortress, burnt down during the Wars of Vendée. Picturesque ruins in the heart of the Layon hills.

Park of centuries-old oak trees, French style garden with 50 shaped box trees, terrace over wooded valley and stream.

15th century fortress with working drawbridge. Furnished seigniorial mansion: kitchens, armoury, living room, bed room, hall. Romantic grounds. Unique state of conservation.

The perfume of Madame de Sévigné still lingers in this 18th century chateau.

The 16th century architecture of Martigné-Briand, the first Renaissance chateau in Anjou, is superb. Built on top of a mediaeval fortress, the 12th century underground passages are a rare curiosity.

The sophisticated comfort of a pre-revolutionary aristocrat's home.

Chateau from the 1st half of the XVIIIth century encircled by an ancient chapel, a pigeon coup and a stud farm supplied with water from a well dating back to the end of the XIX century.

The magic of an enchanted place.

Discover eight centuries of history behind its walls.

Find out about the river Loire in this chateau.

This outstanding structure was built at the end of the 15th century by Pierre de Rohan, field-marshal from Gié.

Wander through the heritage of the Island of Noirmoutiers.

18th century castle, inspired by the Petit Trianon of Versailles.

Pouzauges Fort in Haut Vendéen woodlands, overlooking the city and plain of Lay. Guided tour explain the defensive architecture, the everyday life of the population and Catherine de Thouars.

"Renaissance chateau; ancestral home of the Bellay family."

A mediaeval fortress burnt down during the wars of religion in 1589, the chateau was rebuilt in the 1680s.

Saint-Mesmin-la-Ville fort (14th -15th centuries). 30 metre high keep. Seigniorial home. Kitchen. Vast out-buildings. Good example of civil and military architecture.

Daily life in the Middle Ages... all the emotions of the time of chivalry... and the Renaissance during dramatised visits.

A WHOLE SITE TO EXPLORE

Superb furnishings in an authentic setting.

"Built on a rocky outcrop, at the end of the 12th century the chateau was considered to be an impregnable fortress. See the troubadours, ladies, lords and churls in the summer. Extend your visit with the evening show called ""The nights of Richard The Lion Heart"". "

Discover an elegant atmosphere and a warm welcome at the private chateau of TERRE-NEUVE in Vendée.

Visit the 'Varennes l'Enfant' site, with a view on the chateau (16th century parts with older vestiges). The 13th century chapel is part of the Historical Monuments.

First home of Jean Bourré (Minister of Louis XI)