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Château de Luanges, Urzy

Château de Luanges

Luanges Castle

Urzy

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Where
Urzy

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Château de Luanges stands in Urzy (Nièvre), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: third quarter of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Luanges castle stands in Urzy, in the Nièvre department, built in a neo-Gothic style typical of the third quarter of the 19th century. Rebuilt in 1865-1866 by architect Levy Launay on the site of an earlier house demolished the previous year, it sits within a landscaped park designed by Choulot de Lavenne and Fricaud. The whole estate, listed as a historic monument, also includes outbuildings, the gardener's house, a greenhouse and enclosing walls.

What to know

  • The château has been listed as a historic monument since 2008, along with its park and outbuildings.
  • No verified information is available regarding opening hours or visiting conditions.
  • The site includes an architectural ensemble with outbuildings, the gardener's house and a greenhouse, set within its landscaped surroundings.
  • The surrounding park was designed by landscapers Choulot de Lavenne and Fricaud.

Where this château is

Urzy · Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Urzy

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA58000032
Period of construction
third quarter of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

Who built Luanges castle?
It was built in 1865-1866 by architect Levy Launay, on the site of an earlier house demolished in 1864.
What architectural style is Luanges castle?
The château is built in a neo-Gothic style, typical of the third quarter of the 19th century.
Is Luanges castle a protected monument?
Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a 2008 order, along with its park and outbuildings.
Who designed the park at Luanges castle?
The park was designed by Choulot de Lavenne and Fricaud.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Nièvre

From the same period — 3e quart 19e siècle