When was Château d'Esternay protected as a historical monument?

The two 16th-century doorways were listed in 1931. The remainder of the estate, including facades, roofing, outbuildings, dovecote, moat, and main entrance gateway, received protection in 1961.

What exactly does the protection cover?

The 1931 listing concerns the Renaissance doorways, while the 1961 inscription covers the château's facades and roofing, outbuildings, dovecote, moat, and the estate's grand entrance gateway.

Château d'Esternay

Esternay Castle

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Château d'Esternay stands in Esternay (Marne), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built in the 16th century in the Marne region, Château d'Esternay features two period doorways that are listed as historical monuments. The estate encompasses the château's facades and roofing, outbuildings, a dovecote, moats, and a grand entrance gateway, all protected as historical monuments since the early 20th century.

What to know

The two 16th-century doorways are the primary elements of the 1931 classification.
The estate includes a moat and dovecote as part of its architectural heritage.
Visit details and access are not publicly specified: contact the Esternay town hall for information.

Where this château is

Esternay · Marne · Grand Est

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15 Rue du 73E Ri, 51310 Esternay

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+33 6 62 45 50 41

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00078704
Period of construction: 16th century

Frequently asked

When was Château d'Esternay protected as a historical monument?: The two 16th-century doorways were listed in 1931. The remainder of the estate, including facades, roofing, outbuildings, dovecote, moat, and main entrance gateway, received protection in 1961.
What exactly does the protection cover?: The 1931 listing concerns the Renaissance doorways, while the 1961 inscription covers the château's facades and roofing, outbuildings, dovecote, moat, and the estate's grand entrance gateway.