When was the château de Saint-Hilaire-sous-Charlieu built?

Its construction probably dates to the 14th century, though the loss of archives during the Revolution makes precise dating difficult. It was extensively restored in the 17th century.

Who lived in the château in the 17th century?

Jean-Baptiste Farjot, a royal counsellor and esquire, acquired it in 1635 and retained it until his death, transforming a ruin into a habitable residence.

What is protected as a historical monument?

The entire château, its moats, its hydraulic system and grounds have been listed since 2019, while the grand salon with painted decoration has been specifically protected since 1989.

Château de Saint-Hilaire-sous-Charlieu

Saint-Hilaire-sous-Charlieu Castle

Saint-Hilaire-sous-Charlieu

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Where: Saint-Hilaire-sous-Charlieu

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Château de Saint-Hilaire-sous-Charlieu stands in Saint-Hilaire-sous-Charlieu (Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de Saint-Hilaire-sous-Charlieu is a former residence of the abbots of Charlieu, probably built in the 14th century. Heavily damaged during the Wars of Religion, it was restored in the 17th century by Jean-Baptiste Farjot, a royal counsellor, and has retained its original structure since then. The building, listed as a historical monument, features a grand salon with painted decoration and is organised around its moats and a characteristic hydraulic system.

What to know

The château underwent significant restoration work during the 19th century to improve comfort, though details of these works are missing from the archives.
The moats and hydraulic system of the site form an integral part of its historical monument protection.
The grand salon with its painted decorations is the specifically protected element since 1989.
Following the Revolutionary destruction of the abbey archives, the precise construction history remains partially undocumented.

Where this château is

Saint-Hilaire-sous-Charlieu · Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Saint-Hilaire-sous-Charlieu, Loire

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00117689
Period of construction: 17th century

Frequently asked

When was the château de Saint-Hilaire-sous-Charlieu built?: Its construction probably dates to the 14th century, though the loss of archives during the Revolution makes precise dating difficult. It was extensively restored in the 17th century.
Who lived in the château in the 17th century?: Jean-Baptiste Farjot, a royal counsellor and esquire, acquired it in 1635 and retained it until his death, transforming a ruin into a habitable residence.
What is protected as a historical monument?: The entire château, its moats, its hydraulic system and grounds have been listed since 2019, while the grand salon with painted decoration has been specifically protected since 1989.