Château d'Écoyeux

Château d'Écoyeux features a distinctive five-sided polygonal tower with slate roof and a two-level main building with triangular pediment windows. The structure shows an asymmetrical arrangement of elements that reflects its interrupted construction history.

Construction began in 1614 under Louis de Polignac, but only half of the planned main building was completed. This interruption shaped the castle's appearance for all the centuries that followed.

The gardens here reflect the design preferences that noble families valued in their outdoor spaces during earlier centuries. Walking through them today gives you a sense of how important such cultivated grounds were to the life of the castle.

The castle operates as a vacation rental accommodation and visitors should check availability beforehand. Access depends on whether the property is occupied, so it is best to contact ahead of your visit.

The pentagonal tower shape is uncommon in the Charente-Maritime region and clearly distinguishes this castle from other structures of the same era. This unusual geometric form reveals the independence of the architectural design.

Location: Écoyeux

Address: rue Goulebenèze

GPS coordinates: 45.82310,-0.50889

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26