Who built Montméry castle?

The American porcelain manufacturer Théodore Haviland, who had settled in the Limousin region, bought the property in 1883 and had the castle built.

What architectural style is Montméry castle?

The building combines several European styles, Romanesque, Gothic and French Renaissance, in an eclectic manner typical of the late 19th century.

Is there a medieval castle at Montméry?

The park still holds the remains of an 11th and 12th century motte castle, older than the present château.

Is Montméry castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, part of the facades, interior decoration and park are listed, while the rest is registered as a historic monument.

Château de Montméry

Montméry Castle

Ambazac

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Where: Ambazac

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Château de Montméry stands in Ambazac (Haute-Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Montméry castle, in Ambazac, owes its existence to the American porcelain manufacturer Théodore Haviland, who had this large complex built in the late 19th century from designs linked to architect Richard Morris Hunt, carried out by the Limousin architect Ménissier. Its two right-angled wings, punctuated by towers and rounded bays, freely combine Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance references, extending into the interior decoration. The surrounding landscaped park still holds the remains of an 11th and 12th century motte castle, among the best preserved in the Haute-Vienne region.

What to know

The castle is a listed historic monument, with protection covering the facades, part of the interior decoration and the park.
The park contains the remains of a medieval motte castle, distinct from the present château.
No verified information is available on opening hours, prices or visiting conditions.
The site is located in the commune of Ambazac, in the Haute-Vienne department.

Where this château is

Ambazac · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

907 Mont Mery, 87240 Ambazac

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00100235
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 19th century

Frequently asked

Who built Montméry castle?: The American porcelain manufacturer Théodore Haviland, who had settled in the Limousin region, bought the property in 1883 and had the castle built.
What architectural style is Montméry castle?: The building combines several European styles, Romanesque, Gothic and French Renaissance, in an eclectic manner typical of the late 19th century.
Is there a medieval castle at Montméry?: The park still holds the remains of an 11th and 12th century motte castle, older than the present château.
Is Montméry castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, part of the facades, interior decoration and park are listed, while the rest is registered as a historic monument.