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Château Chavat, Podensac

Château Chavat

Chavat Castle

Podensac

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Where
Podensac

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Château Chavat stands in Podensac (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 20th century). No visits are on record for this building.

In Podensac, the Chavat estate brings together an early 20th century house, a landscaped park and a water tower now recognised as Le Corbusier's first known architectural work. The park features a water course inspired by Japanese gardens, greenhouses, and a collection of marble and bronze sculptures copied from antique and Renaissance works. Split up during the 20th century, the estate has been under restoration since 2012, and the water tower now stands apart from the park, across the street.

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Where this château is

Podensac · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

33720 Podensac

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA33000088
Period of construction
first quarter of the 20th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Chavat château?
The available information does not specify opening hours or public access conditions.
Why is the Chavat water tower notable?
It is the first known architectural work by Le Corbusier, built in reinforced concrete with a panoramic rest room.
What can be seen in the Chavat park?
A water course inspired by Japanese gardens, greenhouses, and marble and bronze sculptures copying antique and Renaissance works.
Is the estate protected as a historic monument?
The whole site was listed as a monument historique by decree of 3 July 2006, including the park, sculptures, water course, greenhouses and water tower.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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