Château de la Rigaudière

Château de la Rigaudière is a castle in Médis featuring a rectangular courtyard that leads to a main residence with two pavilions and a central section crowned by a triangular pediment. Several outbuildings surround the courtyard and complete the architectural composition.

The castle was built between 1759 and 1776 for the Froger de La Rigaudière family to replace an earlier structure dating from 1636. It remained undamaged during the French Revolution because the family chose not to flee the country.

The ground floor rooms display woodwork in the Louis XV style with Rocaille motifs and 18th-century fireplaces decorated with landscape paintings. These ornaments reflect the taste of the wealthy family who made this their home.

The castle and its outbuildings received protected status as a historical monument in 1996, safeguarding its architectural elements, courtyard, and garden landscape. Visitors should approach the site with respect, as this protection means access may be restricted or require advance notice.

The castle escaped destruction during the French Revolution because the Froger de La Rigaudière family chose to stay in the country rather than flee. This choice of loyalty was uncommon among estates during that turbulent period.

Location: Médis

GPS coordinates: 45.65486,-0.96639

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:20