Château de Vachères

English translation

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History

Feudal construction of the 13th and 14th centuries which presents itself as a large keep flanked by four turrets, placed at the centre of an esplanade itself flanked by four low towers. Significant openings were made in the 18th century. In the 19th century, the four towers were rebuilt. Previously, Vachère must have been a fortified residence. Importance and quality of the internal decorations. On the ground floor, the building has retained its medieval arrangements, divided into two large vaulted halls with their 14th-century fireplaces. The dining room retains its 18th-century wainscoting and cupboards. On the first floor, a gallery decorated with gilded wainscoting and paintings; a large drawing room adorned with panels by Natoire in blue camaieu, but whose overmantel paintings by Boucher have been replaced by copies. On the second floor, a room decorated with blue hangings. The grand staircase has retained its wrought-iron balustrade. The other rooms have been transformed since the 18th century.