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Château de Bovelles, Bovelles

Château de Bovelles

Bovelles Castle

Bovelles

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Where
Bovelles

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Château de Bovelles stands in Bovelles (Somme), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Bovelles Castle stands west of Amiens, on land acquired in 1769 by Jean-Baptiste Vaquette de Gribeauval, the first inspector general of artillery under Louis XVI. Built of brick and stone on a sandstone base, it replaced an earlier manor house and keeps a restrained appearance, with a central main block flanked by two slightly projecting wings. The surrounding park is arranged around a central roundabout from which ten avenues radiate, reached through an English-style garden. The castle remains privately owned, so visits are generally limited to viewing it from outside.

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What to know

  • The castle is privately owned and its interior is not open to visitors.
  • The heritage listing covers only the facades and roofs.
  • No opening hours or admission fees are published for this site.
  • The building dates from the second half of the 18th century, built after 1769.

Where this château is

Bovelles · Somme · Hauts-de-France

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Address

Bovelles, Somme

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00116105
Period of construction
second half of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can Bovelles Castle be visited?
No, it is a private property and only its exterior can be seen.
Who built Bovelles Castle?
Jean-Baptiste Vaquette de Gribeauval, the first inspector general of artillery, after acquiring the estate in 1769.
How old is Bovelles Castle?
It was built in the second half of the 18th century, around 1770 to 1780.
Is Bovelles Castle a listed monument?
It has been listed as a historic monument since 1989, covering only its facades and roofs.

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Sources

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