When was the Château de Saint-Géran built?

Its main construction dates from 1600 to 1610, with later alterations in the 17th and 19th centuries.

Is the park at Château de Saint-Géran original?

The French-style garden is believed to date from the early 17th century and is attributed to Claude Mollet, while the English-style park was created in the 19th century by Claude Vacher.

Is the Château de Saint-Géran a protected site?

Yes, it is listed as a historic monument for its façades, roofs and part of its interiors, and its park and farm have been registered since 2003.

Château de Saint-Géran

Saint-Géran Castle

Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux

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Where: Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux

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Château de Saint-Géran stands in Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built between 1600 and 1610 in the Allier department, the Château de Saint-Géran consists of a central residence flanked by two projecting wings, in a brick and stone style typical of the early 17th century. Inside, wall paintings survive, including one in the so-called room of the abduction, tied to a notable episode in the estate's history. The grounds include an early French-style garden reportedly laid out by Claude Mollet, gardener to Henri IV, later complemented in the 19th century by an English-style park designed by Claude Vacher. An old farm complex, arranged around a courtyard, completes the site with its gateway, dovecote tower and outbuildings.

What to know

The château is a listed historic monument, with its façades, roofs and part of the interior under protection.
The park, the monumental gateway and the farm buildings have been registered as historic monuments since 2003.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, prices or visit duration.
Visiting involves walking across an extensive estate including the château, the farm and the gardens, so some outdoor walking should be expected.

Where this château is

Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

LE CHATEAU, 03340 Saint-Gérand-de-Vaux

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00093272
Period of construction: first quarter of the 17th century

Frequently asked

When was the Château de Saint-Géran built?: Its main construction dates from 1600 to 1610, with later alterations in the 17th and 19th centuries.
What can be seen inside the Château de Saint-Géran?: Old wall paintings survive, including one in the so-called room of the abduction, within the main residence.
Is the park at Château de Saint-Géran original?: The French-style garden is believed to date from the early 17th century and is attributed to Claude Mollet, while the English-style park was created in the 19th century by Claude Vacher.
Is the Château de Saint-Géran a protected site?: Yes, it is listed as a historic monument for its façades, roofs and part of its interiors, and its park and farm have been registered since 2003.