Château de Montaupin
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The Château de Montaupin is an 18th-century castle located south of the village of Oizé, in the historical region of Maine (now part of the Sarthe department), approximately thirty kilometers south of Le Mans, France.
The castle was rebuilt in the late 18th century on the site of a former feudal castle dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. The oldest surviving part of the present structure is a turret dating from the 15th century. The rest of the building comprises elements constructed in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Only a few elements of the original structure have withstood the passage of time: dating from the 15th century, the turret, two cellars, and the crypt of the former Sainte Marie-Madeleine chapel remain visible. A twin turret was demolished in the early 20th century, and over time, the château's architecture has been altered and modified.
The estate is currently listed as a built heritage site to be protected under Article L.151-19 of the French Urban Planning Code.
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