Castles and Manor Houses
Explore the architectural heritage of Vendée through its diverse collection of fortifications and residential estates. This selection features medieval strongholds like the octagonal ruins of Commequiers and the coastal Vieux-château de l'Île d'Yeu, alongside Renaissance gems such as Château de la Guignardière. From the 12th-century keep at Noirmoutier to the historic manor houses of the inland countryside, these sites illustrate the region's strategic history and noble architecture.
A Château de Commequiers
The Château de Commequiers is a castle in Commequiers in Vendée, France.
B Château de Beaumarchais
16th-century castle located in Brétignolles-sur-Mer, showcasing regional architectural styles.
Fort de Pierre-Levée
19th-century fortification on Île d'Yeu near Port-Joinville, historically used as a barracks and state prison.
Château de l'Audardière
Historic castle located in the commune of Apremont within the Vendée department.
Manoir de la Tuderrière
Historic manor house situated in Apremont, representing the local noble architecture of the Challans canton.
Château de la Coursaudière
Historic manor house located in Challans.
G Vieux-château de l'Île d'Yeu
The Vieux-château de l'île d'Yeu is a fortification on Île d'Yeu off the French Atlantic coast in the département of Vendée.
H Château de la Guignardière
The Château de la Guignardière is a 16th-century château located outside Avrillé, in the Vendée department, western France.
Tour d'Arundel
The 14th-century keep of the Château de Saint-Clair, now housing a lighthouse and providing a panoramic viewpoint over Les Sables-d'Olonne.
J Château de Noirmoutier
The Château de Noirmoutier is a castle on the Île de Noirmoutier in the Vendée département of France.
Château de la Cantaudière
16th-century Renaissance castle located in Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits.
Château de la Brunière
Renaissance-style castle designated as a protected historic monument since 1984.
Château des Granges-Cathus
Private historic heritage site.
La Proutière
Historic manor house.
Château de la Véquiaire
Historic manor house.
Château de la Millière
Historic manor house.
L'Équaizière
Historic manor house.
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