Château de Bois Chevalier, 17th-century castle in Legé, France
The castle features a central pavilion with symmetrical facades, six additional pavilions, decorative moats, and surrounding gardens with a large pond.
Built in 1655 by Olivier du Bois-Chevalier, the castle provided shelter to General Charette and royalist forces during the 1793 Vendée uprising.
The castle represents French classical architecture with its granite construction, symmetrical design, and formal garden layout from the 17th century.
Visitors can explore the castle through guided tours from June 28 to August 8, 2024, with admission prices of 4 euros for adults.
The castle served as the filming location for the 1965 movie 'Le Tonnerre de Dieu' featuring French actor Jean Gabin.
Location: Legé
GPS coordinates: 46.91200,-1.57097
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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