When was the château of Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye built?

The current building was reconstructed between 1530 and 1540 by Antoine de Rochechouart, on the site of an earlier medieval fortress.

What can visitors see inside the château?

The château houses a museum dedicated to ceramics, a craft for which the area is well known.

Is the château a protected historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a classified historic monument since 1991, following a 1986 registration, notably for its spiral staircase, moat and fixed bridge.

Who built the present château?

Antoine de Rochechouart, son of a chamberlain of King Francis I, had the château rebuilt in the 16th century.

Château de Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye

Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye Castle

Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye

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Where: Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye

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Château de Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye stands in Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye (Nièvre), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). No visits are on record for this building.

In the Nièvre department, the château of Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye stands as a Renaissance landmark of the Nivernais region. Built of brick and stone over the remains of a medieval fortress, it keeps its original layout: a main residence flanked by two sturdy pavilions topped with false machicolations. The dry moat and the central spiral staircase recall its earlier defensive role. The building now houses a museum devoted to ceramics, a craft for which the town is known.

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What to know

The château houses a ceramics museum, reflecting a craft tradition closely tied to the region.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1991, following an initial registration in 1986.
The dry moat, the fixed bridge and the central spiral staircase are among the protected features.
No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is available here.

Where this château is

Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye · Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye, Nièvre

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00112998
Period of construction: 16th century

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When was the château of Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye built?: The current building was reconstructed between 1530 and 1540 by Antoine de Rochechouart, on the site of an earlier medieval fortress.
What can visitors see inside the château?: The château houses a museum dedicated to ceramics, a craft for which the area is well known.
Is the château a protected historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a classified historic monument since 1991, following a 1986 registration, notably for its spiral staircase, moat and fixed bridge.
Who built the present château?: Antoine de Rochechouart, son of a chamberlain of King Francis I, had the château rebuilt in the 16th century.