Château du Douhet is a 17th-century residence in Charente-Maritime, with documented origins dating to 1250. Originally serving as a country residence and later becoming a Protestant stronghold during the Wars of Religion, the château features classical architecture with a central pavilion flanked by two wings, accessible through a porch overlooking a forecourt. The estate includes a notable 16th-century dovecote with 1,800 nesting boxes and grounds containing remains of a Gallo-Roman aqueduct, along with landscaped gardens featuring water mirrors. Now open to visitors and designated as a Historic Monument, the château exemplifies the refined residential elegance of its era.
