Beaumarchais Castle was built in the 16th century by Vincent Bouhier de L’Ecluse

Beaumarchais Castle (Fr. Château de Beaumarchais) is located in Brétignolles-sur-Mer in the French department of Vendée.

The castle was built in the sixteenth century by Vincent Bouhier de L’Ecluse on the foundations of an old castle built at the beginning of the century. It was redesigned at the beginning of the 19th century. The facades and roofs of the castle as well as the fireplace on the ground floor have been listed as historical monuments since June 27, 1962.

Private property. No tourists allowed.

GPS coordinates: 46° 39′ 10″ N, 1° 51′ 29″ E

Located 1 h 20 min (87.4 km) via D117 from Nantes.

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