When did the château acquire its current appearance?

The château was rebuilt in the 19th century in Neo-Classical style, though a building already existed on the site from the late 16th century.

What can be seen in the gardens?

The gardens feature French-style terraces, pools, staircases and several grottoes arranged in the 18th century, some serving specific functions such as a chapel or dovecote.

What is the particular historical significance of the estate?

The gardens and their hydraulic system date to the late 18th century and represent a significant example of garden design practice during that period.

Château de Beauvezeix

Beauvezeix Castle

Coudes

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Where: Coudes

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Château de Beauvezeix stands in Coudes (Puy-de-Dôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 18th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Originally built in the late 16th century, Beauvezeix was entirely rebuilt during the 19th century to embrace Neo-Classical style. Its south façade features regular bays marked by two pilasters in Volvic stone. Inside, a grand vestibule displays barrel-vaulted ceilings supported by pilasters. The estate's principal interest lies in its gardens and grounds, laid out in the late 18th century: French-style terraces, pools, pathways and stairs surround ornamental grottoes, one converted into a chapel and dovecote, along with hunting grounds preserving an 18th-century water management system.

What to know

The entire château, its outbuildings, orangery and cellars are protected as a historic monument since 2004.
The estate's gardens and hydraulic system rank among the most significant features, documented by 18th-century drawings.
The arranged grottoes include the Grotto of Apollo, the Grotto of Sucellus, a temple of Diana and historic hunting grounds served by pathways and reservoirs.
The grand vestibule features barrel-vaulted ceilings and is among the notable interior elements.

Where this château is

Coudes · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Coudes, Puy-de-Dôme

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00092543
Period of construction: second half of the 18th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

When did the château acquire its current appearance?: The château was rebuilt in the 19th century in Neo-Classical style, though a building already existed on the site from the late 16th century.
What can be seen in the gardens?: The gardens feature French-style terraces, pools, staircases and several grottoes arranged in the 18th century, some serving specific functions such as a chapel or dovecote.
What is the particular historical significance of the estate?: The gardens and their hydraulic system date to the late 18th century and represent a significant example of garden design practice during that period.