Château des Moulières, Historic castle in Saint-Pompain, France

The Château des Moulières in Saint-Pompain, Deux-Sèvres, is a pale stone building on a rectangular plan: a central block with two wings, two storeys plus dormer windows in its dark slate roof, and a door with a small balcony beneath a triangular pediment. Two detached pavilions with pyramidal roofs stand to either side, linked by low stone walls enclosing three grass plots.

Built in the 17th century in Saint-Pompain, the château des Moulières long belonged to the de Brach family, whose name may derive from the German Brack. Local historians suppose some members took part in the triangular trade, given the proximity of La Rochelle and Nantes; Marc de Brach, called a "dyed-in-the-wool legitimist" in 1811, became mayor of the commune. It was listed in part as a monument historique on 29 March 1971, and Louis and Marie-France Garaud acquired it around 1970.

The château's name comes from the moulières, mill sites, recalling watermills once tied to the estate. It belonged for a long time to the de Brach family, whose name may derive from the German Brack, common in Alsace and Lorraine. Local historians suppose some members took part in the triangular trade, given the proximity of La Rochelle and Nantes; Marc de Brach, called a "légitimiste bon teint" in 1811, became mayor of the commune.

The property sits somewhat away from main roads and is reachable by local routes, but check visitor conditions beforehand. Access may be limited depending on the season or private events.

The château is only partly listed as a monument historique, by decree of 29 March 1971, so the protection covers certain elements rather than the whole estate. The grounds were bought by Louis and Marie-France Garaud around 1970, when a house sale was held on site.