Bridoré Castle featured in La Nouvelle République

Aug 8

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"I am a transmitter of history."

Press coverage – August 9, 2026 | La Nouvelle République

This Sunday, August 9, 2026, La Nouvelle République dedicates an article to the Château de Bridoré in its summer series "These little-known castles in South Touraine".

Under the title "I am just a transmitter of history" , journalist Pascal Poirier meets with Pierre-Alexandre Mouveau , owner of the Château de Bridoré, and looks back on the unique history of this medieval fortress, its restoration and the initiatives put in place to transmit its heritage to visitors.

Article from La Nouvelle République dated August 9, 2026, dedicated to the Château de Bridoré and Pierre-Alexandre Mouveau

A little-known fortified castle in the heart of South Touraine

Built between the 14th and 15th centuries, the Château de Bridoré is one of the remarkable medieval fortresses of South Touraine.

Classified as a historical monument since 1911, it notably preserves a 30-meter-high keep , as well as a particularly rare defensive system with its four caponiers.

The article in La Nouvelle République also highlights some surprisingly elaborate facilities for the time: steam baths, latrines, and a wastewater disposal system.

These are all elements that visitors can now discover by exploring the castle.

Pierre-Alexandre Mouveau, "storyteller"

But behind the stones lies a family story as well.

Pierre-Alexandre Mouveau inherited the Château de Bridoré in 1993, at only 22 years old. For several generations, his family has worked to conserve and restore this fortress.

A mission that he sees as part of a continuum rather than a logic of possession:

"As the owner, I'm simply trying to continue what my father and grandfather started."

Preserving Bridoré therefore means maintaining the castle today while preparing its transmission to future generations.

The article notably looks back on the important restoration work undertaken in recent years, with nearly 1,700 hours of work devoted to the restoration of the walls , as well as on the next projects planned.

Preserving heritage… and inspiring people to discover it

Keeping a historical monument alive also depends on how its story is told.

At Bridoré Castle, the transmission of heritage is based on stones and archives, but also on new visitor experiences .

Visitors can, in particular, virtually meet Imbert de Batarnay , former lord of Bridoré and a major figure of the late Middle Ages. Thanks to digital tools and artificial intelligence, his avatar can now answer questions from the public and tell the story of the place in a new way.

This encounter between heritage and innovation also made an impression on Prince Albert II of Monaco , who was recently welcomed to the Château de Bridoré following in the footsteps of his ancestor Imbert de Batarnay.

This approach sums up the Château's desire: to preserve the authenticity of a centuries-old monument while renewing the ways in which it can be discovered.

A new spotlight for Bridoré Castle

This press coverage in La Nouvelle République highlights a heritage that is still sometimes overlooked in the Loire Valley and South Touraine.

Just a few kilometers from Loches, the Château de Bridoré tells the story of several centuries of military, architectural, and family history. A story that continues to unfold today, through restoration, transmission, and innovation.

Find the article about Bridoré Castle in the Sunday, August 9, 2026 edition of La Nouvelle République.