Who designed the château de la Flachère ?

Architect Viollet-le-Duc drew up the plans in 1861 at the request of the property owner.

When was the château built ?

Construction began in 1861 during the third quarter of the 19th century, with expansions continuing into the early 20th century.

What is the architectural style of the château ?

The château combines 15th-century revival style with 17th-century French elements, executed in brick and golden stone.

What is the orangery on the estate ?

The orangery was developed in 1843 as part of the modernisation of the grounds and is among the buildings protected as historic monuments.

Château de la Flachère

Flachère Castle

Saint-Vérand

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Where: Saint-Vérand

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Château de la Flachère stands in Saint-Vérand (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: third quarter of the 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built from 1861 following designs by Viollet-le-Duc, the château de la Flachère rises in Saint-Vérand in a 15th-century Gothic revival style enriched with 17th-century French elements. Constructed in brick and golden stone to harmonise with the existing estate, it underwent successive expansions through the early 20th century. The château and its setting, including stables, orangery, park and greenhouses, are protected as a historic monument.

What to know

The interior contains decorated reception rooms: grand salon, dining room, billiard room, music room and libraries, accessible subject to visiting conditions.
The grand staircase with its stone balustrade is a major architectural feature of the château.
Beyond the château itself, the estate includes stables, an orangery, three greenhouses and a terraced park, all protected as historic monuments.
Remains of the earlier château survive on the grounds, notably a tower from the original building.

Where this château is

Saint-Vérand · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

La Flachère, 69620 Saint-Vérand

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00118062
Period of construction: third quarter of the 19th century

Frequently asked

Who designed the château de la Flachère ?: Architect Viollet-le-Duc drew up the plans in 1861 at the request of the property owner.
When was the château built ?: Construction began in 1861 during the third quarter of the 19th century, with expansions continuing into the early 20th century.
What is the architectural style of the château ?: The château combines 15th-century revival style with 17th-century French elements, executed in brick and golden stone.
What is the orangery on the estate ?: The orangery was developed in 1843 as part of the modernisation of the grounds and is among the buildings protected as historic monuments.