Château de Goulaine, Renaissance castle and winery in Haute-Goulaine, France.
The castle incorporates both military and residential elements, featuring fortified walls, a moat, and an entrance tower built with regional Tuffeau limestone blocks.
The estate dates from 1000 AD and stands as one of the oldest operating winery-chateaus globally, with the current structure constructed in 1480 over medieval foundations.
The castle houses the LU Museum in its old stables and showcases 500 artworks that tell the story of the famous cookie maker from Nantes.
The wine cellars beneath the castle maintain optimal conditions for storing collections of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation wines produced on the estate.
The property contained a butterfly aviary where hundreds of tropical species flew freely among the plants, an initiative established by Marquis Robert de Goulaine. The aviary was closed in 2016 and was replaced by a common butterfly aviary.
Location: Haute-Goulaine
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Website: https://chateaudegoulaine.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.20417,-1.40278
Latest update: June 3, 2025 18:41
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