Discovery of a medieval castle, of its evolution and of its history(story)

Name: Discovery of a medieval castle, of its evolution and of its history(story)
Start: 2019-09-21T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2019-09-22T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Château de Pugny

Go off to explore ruins of two castles dating the XIIIth century and of the XVIth century, stood out by the history(story) of the region.

21 and 22 September 2019Passed

Conditions

Free, guided tour on registration(inscription)

Registration

fbchateau.pugny@orange.fr 05 17 31 62 14

Accompanied with the member guides of the A.C.P. (the friends of the castle of Pugny), you will visit the outsides of the castle, the cellars and the coolbox.
You will be able to observe the vestiges of a first castle raised(brought up) to the XIIIth century as well as the ruins of the "modern castle" built in the XVth and XVIth centuries by a rich family Huguenot.
Between others, are visible some elevation and a portal(gate) relating to the castle of the XVIth century the fire of which, in 1792, will contribute to launching, a few months later, of wars of Vendée.
A refreshment bar and a snack bar(snack), as well as medieval games(sets) will be also proposed to you on the spot.
Finally, you will have the possibility of joining the market town in barouche to attend the choir and to visit the church.

About the location

Château de Pugny

Château de Pugny, 79320 Moncoutant-sur-Sèvre

Deux-Sèvres
Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Today in ruins, the castle of Pugny has known its hours of glory.
The oldest records of the existence of the castle of Pugny date back to the thirteenth century. At the very beginning the castle had to consist of a large building originally made of wood, then masonry. It was only at the end of the 15th century that the castle of Pugny became a real fortress, by royal authorization.
The castle was transformed into a Renaissance style castle. This jewel will last until the Revolution. In 1792, the castle was set on fire by the National Guards of Pouzauges, Chataigneraie and Fontenay. The Castle is then sold with the lands as national property.
In the XIXth and XXth centuries the castle is transformed into a farm.