Château de Percey-le-Pautel

English translation

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History

Château built between 1752 and 1755, replacing an older building destroyed in the early 17th century. The present building presents a good example of a small pleasure château of the 18th century. Inside, the rooms are on the garden side and are served by a corridor located on the courtyard side. This layout dates from the construction, already traditional in the second half of the 18th century. The rooms have retained their 18th-century décor, composed of wooden wainscoting and stucco, painted overdoors, fireplaces with trumeau mirrors. The original staircase retains a fine wrought-iron handrail. The formal park presents an overall layout conforming to the original arrangements. The composition is centred on two large avenues crossing in front of the terrace. The décor of the parterres has disappeared. Two water features are still visible and the location of the kitchen garden can be guessed from its enclosure walls. A chalet was added in the 19th century.