Restes de l'ancien château de Mémillon

English translation

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History

The agricultural complex dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. The south-west corner pavilion on the other hand is from the 17th century. Of the castle, of which the main corps de logis disappeared following its sale as national property, beautiful parts remain. The bridge which overhangs the ditches, leads to the inner courtyard by passing under a monumental round-arched door surmounted by a triangular pediment. On either side three round-arched openings open. In the continuation of these face each other symmetrically two square pavilions which project. The entire north façade, which must have corresponded to the corps de logis, has disappeared. Two buildings must have connected the pavilions to the corps de logis. The agricultural complex consists of different buildings from the 16th century and a main dwelling from the 15th century which enclose an inner courtyard, closed to the north and south by two fortified doors. The main dwelling is flanked, to the north, by a staircase turret. This complex is the primitive nucleus of habitation beside which was built the castle of the 17th century.