Château de la Bonnetière, Medieval castle and historic monument in La Chaussée, France.
The castle features defensive architecture with corner towers, buildings forming an inner courtyard, and two pavilions added to the entrance towers.
The castle's initial construction dates to the 13th century, but English forces partially burned it during an attack in June 1350.
The octagonal dovecote in the courtyard stands as one of the oldest structures of its kind in the Sénéchaussée of Loudunais.
The castle, registered as a historic monument since 1987, opens to visitors during European Heritage Days.
The dovecote provided space for 1,300 pigeons and maintains its original nesting boxes and interior rotating ladder.
Location: La Chaussée
GPS coordinates: 46.89219,0.09431
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53
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