Saint-Genest-d'Ambière : Castle of Habin or Abin
VienneReference
PA86000024
Latitude
46.8268194
Longitude
0.34162223
Address
1 Lieu Dit Habin 86140 Saint-Genest-d'Ambière
Construction era
15e siècle
Protection date
2004/07/23 : inscrit MH
Protection cause
Le château en totalité, les deux pavillons, les murs de clôture, le pont (cad. AR 202) ; les douves (cad. AR 87, 202, 204) ; le pigeonnier (cad. AR 104) : inscription par arrêté du 23 juillet 2004
Description
The seigneury has been mentioned since 1390. The main building consists of two L -shaped wings. The facades were modified in the 18th century. Inside, there is a Louis XIII style stone staircase with balusters, another wooden from the same time, as well as a large fireplace with flat pilasters and straight hood. A bridge, built by Gustave Eiffel, crosses the moat to the west and was offered by him as a wedding gift to the owner. An imposing stone cylindrical pigeoner stands west. The entrance to the Honor Court is made by a bridge with three arches dating from the beginning of the 17th century. The portal with ion pillars dates back to the 19th century.
