When was Château de l'Argentaye built?

The château was constructed in 1840. Its chapel, which originally stood on the site, was rebuilt in 1854.

What makes it notable in Brittany?

It is a surviving example of 19th-century neoclassical architecture, a style less prevalent in Brittany than in other French regions.

What does the historic monument designation cover?

The 1993 listing encompasses the château itself, the park, boundary walls, outbuildings, chapel, dovecote, pavilions and farmstead.

Château de l'Argentaye

Argentaye Castle

Saint-Lormel

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Where: Saint-Lormel

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Château de l'Argentaye stands in Saint-Lormel (Côtes-d'Armor), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in 1840 at Saint-Lormel, Château de l'Argentaye is a neoclassical stone residence spanning two storeys with attic rooms. Standing on the grounds of a lordship documented since the 11th century, it represents one of Brittany's significant examples of 19th-century architecture. The château centres on an entrance hall and grand staircase serving the reception rooms on the ground floor: dining room, library and drawing room, while the upper storeys contain bedrooms. The entire estate, protected since 1993, also includes a chapel rebuilt in 1854, outbuildings, a dovecote and pavilions.

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What to know

The château and its estate are listed as monuments historiques: the park, boundary walls, outbuildings and chapel are all included in the protection.
Access and visiting conditions are not documented; contact the municipality or owner before planning a visit.
The chapel, rebuilt in 1854, is part of the protected estate but may not be open to casual visitors.
Ancillary buildings such as the dovecote, pavilions and farmstead complete the 19th-century architectural heritage.

Where this château is

Saint-Lormel · Côtes-d'Armor · Bretagne

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Address

Saint-Lormel, Côtes-d'Armor

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00089642
Period of construction: 19th century

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When was Château de l'Argentaye built?: The château was constructed in 1840. Its chapel, which originally stood on the site, was rebuilt in 1854.
What makes it notable in Brittany?: It is a surviving example of 19th-century neoclassical architecture, a style less prevalent in Brittany than in other French regions.
What does the historic monument designation cover?: The 1993 listing encompasses the château itself, the park, boundary walls, outbuildings, chapel, dovecote, pavilions and farmstead.