Castle of Gataudière

The castle of Gataudière is located at Marennes in Charente-Maritime, was built in 1749 by François Fresneau of Gataudière.

history

the stronghold of Gataudière dates at least from the 14th century returned consent for the stronghold in 1367.
at the beginning of the 18th century it is always only one modest noble house which passes to Fresneau and whose François Fresneau inherits his mother in 1751. Former military engineer in Guyana, discoverer of the properties of the hévéa and for this reason called the " father of the caoutchouc" it makes build Gataudière whose it draws to him even the plans.
the castle remained in the family: his/her daughter brought it in dowry to François Chasseloup Laubat and it is currently the property of Prince Murat de Chasseloup Laubat,

it is a building in length centered on a central house of 3 spans decorated with pilasters, with triangular pediment which overhangs the remainder of the home.
the unit has a symmetry of 11 spans with a base of parts in half-stage, a stage of high windows at upper part in half-circle, openings of 2° stage in the break of the roof (4 of each with dimensions) and in the pediment (3)
with dimensions garden a terrace masks the base. The pediment is carved of a " triumph over flore"
the furniture of the castle is of origin: Louis XIII - Regency - Louis XV. The central the stone woodworks and living room present decorations characteristic of the 18th century

open the every day of 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00 (17h the winter)
it is opened to the visitors and proposes play activities and sporting: châteaubranche Adventure (park of tree out of tree: course of 1m to 14 meters in height, 3:00 of absolutely brilliant adventure), a paintball on 6 grounds (nature palete speed ball labyrinth etc) and of the hiring of quads for adults and children.
It is also used as reception for the marriages or other festivals.

castles manors home, the Charente-Maritime , editions inheritances and media 1993, ISBN 2.910137.04.X

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