The Fortress of Berrye:
A historic legacy, between vineyard and architectural heritage
The Fortress of Berrye, a unique place to discover
Classified as a historical monument, the medieval fortress of Berrye has stood majestically amidst its vineyards since the 12th century.
Built on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by dry moats and underground galleries, it was once a place of defense and refuge. Today, it still bears the traces of this glorious past.
Discover an exceptional place, where every tuffeau stone, every troglodyte maze, every parcel of vines is full of historical testimonies as well as mysteries yet to be solved.
The Fortress of Berrye:
A historic legacy, between vineyards and heritage
The Fortress of Berrye, a historic place to discover
Classified as a historic monument, the medieval fortress of Berrye has stood majestically amidst its vineyards since the 12th century.
Built on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by dry moats and underground galleries, it was once a place of defense and refuge. Today, it still bears the traces of this glorious past.
Discover an exceptional place, where every tuffeau stone, every troglodyte maze, every parcel of vines is full of historical testimonies as well as mysteries yet to be solved.
The Fortress of Berrye is
classified as a historic monument,
in its entirety.
The ambition of the new owners, the COLINET family, is to launch a vast restoration program that will span several years.
After some preliminary maintenance and waterproofing work, the first-priority restoration work started in the first half of 2022. It includes the restoration of the square tower (12th century), the South and East walls, as well as the redesign of the entrance room and the first floor.
The Fortress of Berrye is classified as a Historic Monument, in its entirety.
The ambition of the new owners, the COLINET family, is to launch a vast restoration program that will span several years.
After some preliminary maintenance and waterproofing work, the first-priority restoration work started in the first half of 2022. It includes the restoration of the square tower (12th century), the South and East walls, as well as the redesign of the entrance room and the first floor.
Discover and visit the Fortress of Berrye
Our fortress is widely open to the public on the occasion of numerous events such as Heritage Days, Castle Night, concerts, recitals, and cultural events. In addition, visits are organized on request and include a tasting of the estate’s wines.
Allow about 2 hours for the fortress tour and the wine tasting.
The Berrye estate:
wines from a unique terroir
Lively wines produced with respect for the place, its terroir and its ancestry. 13ha of organic Chenin, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon vines surround the old medieval fortress.
Room rental:
privatize the fortress for your events.
At the Berrye fortress estate, you can participate in “Château Life” and immerse yourself in the time of knights.
We rent rooms for family or professional events: weddings, meetings, seminars, cultural events, etc.
The majesty and serenity of the place will make these moments of conviviality unforgettable.
Thanks to recent restorations, we can now offer accommodation in the heart of the estate that will allow you to fully experience the romantic and medieval atmosphere of the place:
Rental of a luxury suite in the heart of the fortress.
Gîte with 10 beds in an annex of the Fortress.
Newsletter:
subscribe to the chronicles of the Fortress of Berrye
You can follow the different stages of the restoration work by subscribing to our newsletter, The Chronicles of the Fortress of Berrye. This newsletter will also introduce you to the cultural or oenological events that will punctuate the life of the site in the coming years and will give you news of the vines and winemaking.
Newsletter:
subscribe to the chronicles of the Fortress of Berrye
You can follow the different stages of the restoration work by subscribing to our newsletter, The Chronicles of the Fortress of Berrye. This newsletter will also introduce you to the cultural or oenological events that will punctuate the life of the site in the coming years and will give you news of the vines and winemaking.
Come and visit us:
we look forward to seeing you at the Fortress
Would you like to visit the Fortress of Berrye, taste the estate’s wines, or simply ask us a question? You can come to the Fortress or contact us directly:
2 rue du Château,
86120 Berrie
06 08 74 16 70
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Fortress opens its doors to you:
we look forward to seeing you at the Fortress
Would you like to visit the Fortress of Berrye, taste the estate’s wines, or simply ask us a question? You can come to the Fortress or contact us directly:
2 rue du Château,
86120 Berrie
06 08 74 16 70
Opening hours:
every day, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.