Château de Saint-Aignan
Saint-Aignan Castle
Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel
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Château de Saint-Aignan stands in Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel (Loiret), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
The château de Saint-Aignan stands at Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, on the northern bank of the Loire, within the Unesco World Heritage zone of the Loire Valley. Built between 1866 and 1869 to designs by architect Clément Parent, the building suffered a major fire in February 1941 that destroyed its roof, later replaced by a terrace with a decorative parapet. The estate once belonged to Colonel Henri de Beaucorps, a notable twentieth century figure.
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What to know
- The château sits on the northern bank of the Loire, within the Unesco Loire Valley zone.
- Its original roof was destroyed by fire in February 1941 and replaced by a terrace with a parapet, which changed its current silhouette.
- The building dates from the nineteenth century, built between 1866 and 1869 by architect Clément Parent.
- The estate belonged to Colonel Henri de Beaucorps in the twentieth century.
Where this château is
Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel · Loiret · Centre-Val de Loire
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45550 Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel
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- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Who built the château de Saint-Aignan?
- Architect Clément Parent, between 1866 and 1869.
- Where is the château de Saint-Aignan located?
- In Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, in the Loiret department, on the northern bank of the Loire.
- What happened to the château in 1941?
- A fire destroyed its roof, later replaced by a terrace with a parapet.
- Who owned the château?
- Colonel Henri de Beaucorps, in the twentieth century.
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