Château des ducs

A historic monument, today?s (privately-owned) château is probably the result of the transformation of one of the mottes castrales. Part of the moat that once surrounded the château still exists. Inside, in the private section, a section of the square keep wall remains, typical of the 13th century, when the Mortemart seigneury passed, by marriage, to the Rochechouart family. It was at the end of the 15th century that the château was modernized, with dwellings flanked by towers. The Rochechouart-Mortemart family became one of France?s most prestigious noble families. In 1650, Louis XIV established Mortemart as a duchy-peerage, giving the lords of Mortemart the title of dukes. Before the French Revolution, the Dukes of Mortemart held the high office of Governor of the Invalides.
Self-guided tour (outside) and guided tour of the village for groups of 10 or more (booking required).