"The Manoir de Verdigné was rebuilt between 1560 and 1580 to designs by Philibert de l'Orme, architect to François I and Henri II. Listed as a historic monument in December 1997, it was made up of four corner pavilions, all linked by the main building and galleries.
The pavilions and inner courtyard were fortified and fitted with loopholes to serve as a stronghold. The builder, Thibault Bouju, was very active during the Wars of Religion and needed to protect himself. This is why 430 metres of moat surround the manor house, to which a drawbridge was added.
Château de Verdigné had fallen into such a state of neglect that the Napoleonic cadastre revealed, at the beginning of the 19th century, major losses, particularly to the gallery, the north-west pavilion and the entrance gatehouse.
Extracts from the Fondation du Patrimoine.
The exterior can be visited free of charge.
Guided tour of the interior, on request all year round, for groups and individuals (minimum 4 people).
duration of visit: 1h30 to 2 hours
Prices: €6/person and free for children under 14.
Visit
- Duration of individual visit: 1h30 à 2H min
- Duration of group visit: 1h30 à 2H min
- Groups from 6 to 50 people.
Languages visit
- French
- English
Prices
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Full adult price Gratuit pour les enfants de moins de 14 ans | 6 € |
| Children's price Gratuit pour les enfants de moins de 14 ans |
Gratuit
Means of payment
- Cheques and postal orders
Proposed services
- Accepted animals - pour les visites extérieures