Château de Bois-Briand, 17th-century château in Nantes, France.
Château de Bois-Briand is a 17th-century manor house in Nantes with classical stone facades and symmetrical proportions typical of the period. The property spreads across substantial grounds near the Loire River and includes multiple structures arranged to serve different purposes.
The Le Meneust des Treilles family purchased the land in 1699 from the Charette family and built the manor as it stands today. This transition marked the shift from a medieval fortified site to a residential property focused on agricultural production.
The château transformed from a medieval defensive structure into a pleasure residence focused on wine production and fruit cultivation for maritime trade.
The grounds are walkable and provide ample space for outdoor activities and exploration of the buildings and gardens. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes to navigate the various pathways and terrain across the property.
The property's name derives from 'Bois-Briant' and refers to a sunlit woodland area with southern exposure that caught abundant daylight. This geographic advantage made it suitable for growing fruit and producing wine, activities that defined estate life for centuries.
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