Why is the château called de la Samaritaine?

The name comes from the central fountain, which iconographically depicts Christ and the Samaritan Woman, a unique architectural element in Lorraine.

What are the main features to see at the château de la Samaritaine?

The 17th-century fountain, the U-shaped building layout, the 18th-century terraced garden, and the two decorated rooms on the first floor.

When was the château built?

The main building was constructed in the first quarter of the 17th century, while the garden and interior decorations date from the 18th century.

Château de la Samaritaine

Samaritaine Castle

Lay-Saint-Christophe

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Where: Lay-Saint-Christophe

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Château de la Samaritaine stands in Lay-Saint-Christophe (Meurthe-et-Moselle), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de la Samaritaine, built in the early 17th century in Lay-Saint-Christophe, takes its name from the fountain at its heart, depicting Christ and the Samaritan Woman. The residence consists of a main building arranged in a U-shape, supplemented in the 18th century by a terraced garden. Two rooms on the first floor retain their period paintings and wood paneling from that era.

What to know

The 17th-century fountain that gives the château its name represents one of its most remarkable architectural features, exceptionally rare in the Lorraine region.
The terraced garden, developed in the 18th century, forms an integral part of the protected monument.
The painted decorations and wooden paneling on the upper floors showcase the successive interior modifications made to the building.

Where this château is

Lay-Saint-Christophe · Meurthe-et-Moselle · Grand Est

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Address

27 Rue de l'Armée Patton, 54690 Lay-Saint-Christophe

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA54000018
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

Why is the château called de la Samaritaine?: The name comes from the central fountain, which iconographically depicts Christ and the Samaritan Woman, a unique architectural element in Lorraine.
What are the main features to see at the château de la Samaritaine?: The 17th-century fountain, the U-shaped building layout, the 18th-century terraced garden, and the two decorated rooms on the first floor.
When was the château built?: The main building was constructed in the first quarter of the 17th century, while the garden and interior decorations date from the 18th century.