What remains of the original medieval castle ?

Only the foundations of two corner towers and the squared platform bordered by a moat survive from the former fortress.

When was the present residence built ?

The U-shaped house was built in the early 18th century and later transformed in the 19th century with the addition of pavilions and extension of the main building.

What is protected as a historic monument ?

The protection order covers the platform, moat, 18th-century farm buildings, the neoclassical building, and the orangery.

Château de la Lande

Lande Castle

Saulzais-le-Potier

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Where: Saulzais-le-Potier

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Château de la Lande stands in Saulzais-le-Potier (Cher), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 18th century, second half of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Château de la Lande stands in Saulzais-le-Potier on the site of a medieval fortress, of which the squared platform and moat remain. The present dwelling was built in the early 18th century in a U-shaped plan and underwent significant transformation in the 19th century through the addition of pavilions and extension of the central block, giving it the aspect of a gentleman's residence. The estate also preserves the remains of farm buildings and an orangery.

What to know

The monument is listed as a historic building, which covers the platform, moats, 18th-century farm buildings, and the estate's orangery.
The remains of the earlier medieval castle are limited to the foundations of two corner towers and the platform they rest on, visible at the north-east and south-east.
19th-century transformations doubled the central block and added two pavilions, substantially altering the original appearance of the residence.

Where this château is

Saulzais-le-Potier · Cher · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

18360 Saulzais-le-Potier

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00096945
Period of construction: first quarter of the 18th century, second half of the 19th century

Frequently asked

What remains of the original medieval castle ?: Only the foundations of two corner towers and the squared platform bordered by a moat survive from the former fortress.
When was the present residence built ?: The U-shaped house was built in the early 18th century and later transformed in the 19th century with the addition of pavilions and extension of the main building.
What is protected as a historic monument ?: The protection order covers the platform, moat, 18th-century farm buildings, the neoclassical building, and the orangery.