Set in the Anjou region, within a few steps of the Deux Sevres.
Les Peaux first dates back to 1122 in the monastery records of Cholet, with historic links to the 7th crusade and Louis IXth. Set within four hectares with a popular edge drive and stone pigeonnier.
Original features include two stone spiral staircases, with buried treasure tales. Original terracotta floor tiles, feature low beams and magnificent ceiling detail at top of first spiral stairs, tuffeau stone fireplaces.
The chateau chapel is at the top of the stairs with the remains of the bell tower above.
We are ideally situated close to the International Go-Karting Circuit, Zoo and Rose gardens at Doue La Fontaine, Historical Montreuil Bellay. 30 minutes from Saumur and the chateaux of the Loire, 1 hour from Futurescope and the Pescalis fishing lakes. There are also many golf courses with the department.
We are surrounded by Vineyards, Sunflowers and lush countryside, for total relaxation and memorable stay.
You can be as active or relaxed as you wish.
HISTORY of CHATEAU LES PEAUX
The lordship of skins, whose name recalls an industry, was a matter for the barony of Argenton-Castle. In 1493 the lord of the skins was a vassal of Philippe of Commynes [A vassal was part of the old feudal system] Commynes had been raised at the court of Burgundy and served Charles the bold,
King Louis X1th great enemy, until he found it useful to change sides.The generations of the Chapel family possessed the domaine for many years. In 1525 Pierre of the Chapel, Lord of the Skins and Captain of Montaigu advanced to Francois De Bisleve,friend of the Tremoille, made prisoner to the battle of Pavie,an important sum of money that allowed him to pay for the 9000 ecus of gold of this ransom.
THE CASTLE OF THE SKINS
With its large porch of entry, arched in warhead and its curious vault with the bell tower. In 1526, the skins belonged to Francois of downward BOISLEVE of a lord having accompanied St Louis 1Xth in the crusades of 1248. The manor was occupied in 1686 by sieur Samuel Mallet, and then it belonged to the Hayes family. It was maintained under sequestration during the revolution, it then became the property of Alexis DAUVET.
This is a small part of the long history of Chateau Les Peaux.
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