Why is the Château de l'Orgère linked to Russians?

From 1924 to 1970 it housed Russian refugees who had arrived after the 1917 revolution and the civil war, many of whom worked in local paper mills.

Who built the Château de l'Orgère?

It was built from 1911 on the initiative of Joseph Monin, a timber merchant who had come into a large inheritance, with architect Olgiati and builder Paul Blanc.

Where does the name Orgère come from?

The name comes from the barley fields (orge in French) that once covered the land where the château now stands.

Can the Château de l'Orgère be visited?

No verified information about visiting conditions is currently available.

Château de l'Orgère

Orgère Castle

Rives

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Rives

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Château de l'Orgère stands in Rives (Isère), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

Built in 1912 in Rives, in the Isère department, this château owes its appearance to the sudden fortune of a timber merchant, Joseph Monin, who sought to rise into the local bourgeoisie. Its round tower overlooks the town centre and gives views toward the Vouise, Belledonne and Vercors ranges. The building is chiefly remembered for the community of Russian refugees who lived there from 1924 to 1970, following the 1917 revolution and the civil war.

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What to know

The château stands in the centre of Rives, near the Saint-Valère church.
Construction began in 1911 but was never fully completed because of the First World War.
An Orthodox chapel remains in the basement, a legacy of the Russian community housed there in the 20th century.
No verified information is available on current opening times, fees or access conditions.

Where this château is

Rives · Isère · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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38140 Rives

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Why is the Château de l'Orgère linked to Russians?: From 1924 to 1970 it housed Russian refugees who had arrived after the 1917 revolution and the civil war, many of whom worked in local paper mills.
Who built the Château de l'Orgère?: It was built from 1911 on the initiative of Joseph Monin, a timber merchant who had come into a large inheritance, with architect Olgiati and builder Paul Blanc.
Where does the name Orgère come from?: The name comes from the barley fields (orge in French) that once covered the land where the château now stands.
Can the Château de l'Orgère be visited?: No verified information about visiting conditions is currently available.