What is the architectural style of the Olivier castle?

The façade follows the colossal order of the late eighteenth century, with flat pilasters subtly framing the building's centre and a pediment.

Does the entrance gate have a particular history?

Yes, it is the former gate of the Chanteloup castle kitchen garden, sold during the Revolution and later reused here.

When was the additional storey added to the castle?

The original building, constructed in 1780, comprised a ground floor and an attic. A full storey was added in 1890.

Château de l'Olivier

Olivier Castle

Rochecorbon

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Where: Rochecorbon

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Château de l'Olivier stands in Rochecorbon (Indre-et-Loire), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 18th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Olivier castle is a Touraine residence from the last quarter of the eighteenth century, built in Rochecorbon. Its architecture reflects the classical principles of the period, with a façade marked by flat pilasters and a discreet pediment. An additional storey was added in 1890. The property retains terraces tiered above its gardens, as well as an eighteenth-century outbuilding.

What to know

The site is accessed through an eighteenth-century wrought iron gate, formerly the portal of the Chanteloup kitchen garden, listed as a historic monument.
The castle and its outbuildings are listed as historic monuments, with the main building dating from the last quarter of the eighteenth century.
The tiered gardens form a landscaped ensemble that is part of the historical composition of the estate.

Where this château is

Rochecorbon · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

37210 Rochecorbon

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00098042
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 18th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century

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What is the architectural style of the Olivier castle?: The façade follows the colossal order of the late eighteenth century, with flat pilasters subtly framing the building's centre and a pediment.
Does the entrance gate have a particular history?: Yes, it is the former gate of the Chanteloup castle kitchen garden, sold during the Revolution and later reused here.
When was the additional storey added to the castle?: The original building, constructed in 1780, comprised a ground floor and an attic. A full storey was added in 1890.