When was Reverseaux Castle built?

The château was constructed between 1715 and 1730, in the early eighteenth century.

Who lived at the château after its construction?

Marshal de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, minister of the Navy and War under Louis XVIII, moved there permanently in 1820 and resided there until his death in 1830.

What parts of the château are protected as historic monuments?

Since 1966, the castle, outbuildings, courtyard of honor, moat, woodwork in the grand salon, former dining room, former bedroom, library and parkland have been listed.

Château de Reverseaux

Reverseaux Castle

Les Villages Vovéens

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Where: Les Villages Vovéens

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Château de Reverseaux stands in Les Villages Vovéens (Eure-et-Loir), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Reverseaux Castle, built between 1715 and 1730, exemplifies early eighteenth-century classical architecture in Eure-et-Loir. Its symmetrical design features facades with flat pilasters and rounded pediments, reflecting the stylistic evolution from Louis XIV through Louis XVI. The estate comprises a courtyard of honor flanked by two pavilions, a moat and wrought-iron gates, set within parkland. The château served as the retirement home of Marshal de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, minister of the Navy and War under Louis XVIII, from 1820 until his death in 1830.

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1966, with protection extending to the building, outbuildings, courtyard, moat, interior woodwork of the grand salon and library, and parkland.
The castle's architecture blends decorative elements from three successive royal periods, spanning from Louis XIV to Louis XVI style.
The estate layout comprises an approach courtyard, a courtyard of honor flanked by older pavilions, and an avenue of approach.

Where this château is

Les Villages Vovéens · Eure-et-Loir · Centre-Val de Loire

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28150 Les Villages Vovéens

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00097191
Period of construction: first half of the 18th century

Frequently asked

When was Reverseaux Castle built?: The château was constructed between 1715 and 1730, in the early eighteenth century.
Who lived at the château after its construction?: Marshal de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, minister of the Navy and War under Louis XVIII, moved there permanently in 1820 and resided there until his death in 1830.
What parts of the château are protected as historic monuments?: Since 1966, the castle, outbuildings, courtyard of honor, moat, woodwork in the grand salon, former dining room, former bedroom, library and parkland have been listed.