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Château de l’Ébaupinay
approx. 9.5 km
A former feudal castle at Le Breuil-sous-Argenton, in the same commune as Vermette. Expedia lists it among the sights of the area.
Photo: Stéphane Ayreault, CC BY-SA 4.0
Château de Vermette: a night in a 16th-century château in Argentonnay
The Château de Vermette stands in the commune of Argentonnay in the Deux-Sèvres, close to the village of La Chapelle-Gaudin. According to Wikipedia it was built in 1520 by Hugues Cartier, private secretary to Louis II de La Trémoille, and today it receives guests as a guesthouse and a venue for celebrations. The Expedia listing also mentions seminars, master classes and long-term rental.
At a glance
- Location
- Argentonnay (Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine), near the village of La Chapelle-Gaudin; about 13 km from Bressuire and Thouars
- Accommodation
- Château of 1520 offered as a guesthouse and an events venue; the listing mentions weddings, seminars, master classes and long-term rental
- Highlights
- Garden, fitness area, laundry, kitchen, free Wi-Fi in the rooms, central heating, single-level accommodation
- Guest rating
- 10/10 on Expedia (number of reviews not shown, as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 4 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- Dogs and cats allowed (up to 3 in total) · parking on site · no lift (single level) · designated smoking areas
Staying at Château de Vermette: a 16th-century château for stays and celebrations
Staying at Château de Vermette means spending the night in a country house of the early 16th century that now welcomes guests. The Expedia listing shows a historic stone building with several towers around a central courtyard, set among lawns and trees, and rooms with rustic wooden furnishings, a desk and an armchair. Bathrooms have a bath and washbasin, and the accommodation has three and a half bathrooms in all.
The listing mentions a kitchen, a television, central heating, a bidet, an iron and ironing board, a hairdryer, soap and towels, plus bed linen. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and the grounds include a garden and a fitness area. A laundry is on site.
The title of the listing stresses weddings, seminars, master classes and long-term rental, so the château suits groups and events as much as a classic overnight stay. Wikipedia likewise describes it as a guesthouse that can be hired for festive occasions. The property is run by a private host. Guests who need step-free access will find that the accommodation is on one level, with wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible path.
Photos of Château de Vermette
The history of the Château de Vermette
- 1166 – The parish of La Chapelle-Gaudin (Capella Gaudin) is already recorded in the cartulary of Saint-Pierre de Thouars.
- 1520 – The Château de Vermette is built, according to the Wikipedia article on La Chapelle-Gaudin.
- Early 16th century – Its builder, Hugues Cartier, is private secretary to Louis II de La Trémoille, Viscount of Thouars; the Vermette archives show close ties between La Chapelle-Gaudin and the Thouars area.
- 1 January 2016 – La Chapelle-Gaudin becomes part of the new commune of Argentonnay.
- Today – The château welcomes guests and hosts weddings, seminars and master classes, according to the Expedia listing.
La Chapelle-Gaudin has several monuments from the Middle Ages: the ruins of the Château de Montfermier, the fortified manor of La Lionnière, the farm of Villeneuve, the church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul and the Château de Vermette. A local legend says the village is named after a chapel built by a certain Sieur Gaudin.
The Wikipedia article on the village does not describe the architecture of Vermette itself, and no free photo of the building exists, so this page does not go further than the dates and the builder’s name given there.
Facilities and services at the Château de Vermette
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); room details may vary.
Rooms & bathrooms
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Bed linen provided
- Three and a half bathrooms; bath or shower, bidet
- Kitchen
- Hairdryer, soap, toilet paper and towels
- Television and central heating
- Iron and ironing board
Grounds & leisure
- Garden
- Fitness area
- Laundry
- Designated smoking areas
Access & parking
- Parking on site, with a wheelchair-accessible space
- Wheelchair-accessible path
- Accommodation on a single level, no lift
- Special accessibility requests: contact the property via the booking confirmation
Where Château de Vermette is: Argentonnay, in the Bocage Bressuirais
The château stands in the commune of Argentonnay in the north of the Deux-Sèvres, about a kilometre from the village of La Chapelle-Gaudin. The village lies roughly 15 km from Bressuire, in the bocage country of the Pays du Bocage Bressuirais. Expedia describes the setting as the heart of Argentonnay.
Within about 15 km the listing mentions the Château de l’Ébaupinay, the Val d’Argenton race circuit and the Parc de la Vallée; within 20 km the Château des ducs de La Trémoille at Thouars and the Bocage Bressuirais tourist office. Culture stops named include the Jacques Guidez museum and the Château d’Oiron, and a mini-golf course is also mentioned.
For getting around, Expedia gives about 22 minutes’ drive to Saint-Varent station, and lists restaurants 14 to 17 minutes away by car. Further afield are Montreuil-Bellay (about 28 km) and the ruins of La Mothe-Chandeniers (about 36 km). A car is the practical way to get about.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances (as the crow flies from the Château de Vermette)
| La Chapelle-Gaudin (village) | approx. 1 km |
| Pierre Levée du Grand Gât (megalith) | approx. 2.5 km |
| Moutiers-sous-Argenton | approx. 3.5 km |
| Château de Noirlieu | approx. 4.5 km |
| Argenton-les-Vallées (centre) | approx. 9 km |
| Château de l’Ébaupinay | approx. 9.5 km |
| Château de Thouars | approx. 13 km |
| Bressuire Castle | approx. 13 km |
| Château d’Oiron | approx. 23 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies from the coordinates given in the listing; driving times to the station and restaurants come from Expedia.
Things to see around the Château de Vermette
Château des ducs de La Trémoille, Thouars
approx. 13 km
Seat of the La Trémoille dukes of Thouars, on a promontory above a bend of the Thouet. The classical château replaced the medieval fortress in the 17th century.
Photo: Nicolas Raoul, CC BY-SA 3.0
Bressuire Castle
approx. 13 km
A ruined medieval fortress first mentioned in 1029 and held by the Beaumont-Bressuire family until the early 16th century. Bought by the town in 1975; classified in 1996.
Photo: Hal Eksandr, CC BY-SA 3.0
Château d’Oiron
approx. 23 km
A Renaissance and classical château built mainly by the Gouffier family, classified in 1923. Owned by the State since 1946, it houses a contemporary art collection.
Photo: Père Igor, CC BY-SA 3.0
Château de Montreuil-Bellay
approx. 28 km
A vast medieval castle, reworked several times, in the heart of the old walled town in Maine-et-Loire. Its origins lie in an 11th-century stronghold of Foulques Nerra, Count of Anjou.
Photo: Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0
Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers
approx. 36 km
A castle begun around the 13th century and rebuilt from the 1850s, once surrounded by water like Azay-le-Rideau. A fire in 1932 left the striking ruins seen today.
Photo: Pierre Mairé, CC BY 2.5
Tours & activities near Château de Vermette
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Who is the Château de Vermette for?
Weddings and celebrations
The listing highlights weddings, and Wikipedia says the château can be hired for festive events, with a garden and a historic setting.
Seminars and master classes
The title of the Expedia listing names seminars and master classes, and the creative courses nearby are mentioned too.
Long stays and pet owners
Long-term rental is mentioned as a possibility, and dogs and cats are allowed, up to three animals in total.
Castle explorers
Thouars, Bressuire, Oiron and Montreuil-Bellay all lie within about 30 km, which makes Vermette a good base for a castle trail.
Good to know before booking the Château de Vermette
- Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
- Dogs and cats are allowed, up to three animals in total.
- Parking is available on site, including a wheelchair-accessible space.
- There is no lift, but the accommodation is on a single level; for special accessibility requests, contact the property via the booking confirmation.
- There are designated smoking areas.
- The listing shows a score of 10/10 but does not state a number of reviews, so check the current reviews on Expedia.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at the Château de Vermette?
Yes. It is offered on Expedia as a château in Argentonnay; the listing also mentions weddings, seminars, master classes and long-term rental.
Are pets allowed at the Château de Vermette?
Yes, according to Expedia dogs and cats are allowed, up to three animals in total.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available on site, including a wheelchair-accessible space.
When was the Château de Vermette built?
According to Wikipedia it was built in 1520 by Hugues Cartier, private secretary to Louis II de La Trémoille.
What is there to see near the Château de Vermette?
Château de l’Ébaupinay is about 9 km away, the castles of Thouars and Bressuire about 13 km, and Oiron about 22 km.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Château de Vermette listing on Expedia.
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