En un regard
Le château en bref
The Château de Bressuire (Deux-Sèvres), now in ruins and listed as a historic monument, stands on a rocky promontory overlooking the town. First mentioned in 1029, it was probably built at the end of the 12th century and played a strategic role during the Hundred Years' War, notably during the English occupation in the 14th century. At its height, the site comprised three fortified enclosures; one enclosure wall about 700 metres long, flanked by 38 towers, survives today. After the south façade of the former residence collapsed, a Neo-Gothic building was erected in 1878; it now houses an exhibition venue devoted in particular to sculpture and painting. The ruins, the ramparts with their panoramic view and a free medieval garden of medicinal plants can be visited freely, and a walk is possible at the foot of the castle along the Dolo river.