Château de Chavagnes

The Château de Chavagnes is a castle featuring two main residential buildings that frame an octagonal tower in the center. The door of this tower displays an ancient coat of arms that marks the entrance to the property.

Pierre de Saffré built the castle around 1370 on the remains of an older hunting lodge. The Descartes family took over ownership in 1609 and held it for many years afterward.

The castle name comes from a medieval family that held the land for generations. You can still sense this long family connection when you walk through the rooms and see the coat of arms on the entrance.

The property is located north of Nantes and is not normally open to the public on regular days. Your best chance to visit is during Heritage Days when special openings are organized.

The buildings reveal construction styles from many different periods because they were remodeled repeatedly from the 14th century through the 1800s. The changes from the 16th and 17th centuries are most visible and shaped how it looks today.

Location: Sucé-sur-Erdre

GPS coordinates: 47.36960,-1.53278

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:24