Domaine de Vaurenard

English translation

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History

The domain probably served originally as a hunting lodge for the lords of Beaujeu. Significant works are carried out in the 17th century (creation of a sheet of water, change of orientation of the main dwelling) and 18th century (arrangement of the courtyard with the entrance gate, interior fittings). In 1903, the château is rearranged by Michel and Paul de Montclos with raising of the main dwelling, redistribution of the ground floor rooms, creation of a vestibule and its ceremonial staircase, arrangement of a chartulary. In 1913 a French-style garden is created by landscape designer Linossier. The main dwelling adopts a U-shaped plan. The façade facing the garden is flanked by pavilions at the south and north corners. The south pavilion is the oldest part. The south façade facing the garden is crossed by a vaulted passage, former access to the château. The buildings at right angles to the château are bounded by two pavilions which mark the connection to the north with the first outbuilding, to the south with the chapel. The décor of the château was remodelled at the beginning of the 20th century in the Louis XVI style (painted canvas, woodwork, tapestries, wallpaper). Completed in 1848, the chapel is in neogothic style. The outbuildings are located to the west of the château and form two groups of buildings forming two courtyards. The park is an agricultural, viticultural and ornamental domain. At the beginning of the 20th century, the landscape park is transformed into a mixed structure created by Joseph Linossier.