Château de Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret
Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret
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- Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret
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Château de Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret stands in Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret (Nièvre), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
Built in the 17th century in the Nièvre region, the Château de Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret stands as a classical composition arranged in an L-shaped plan. The property encompasses the main building, outbuildings, entrance gates, a dovecote, and formal gardens with cultivated grounds that form a coherent estate. The site has been registered as a historic monument since 1984.
What to know
- Access and visiting conditions depend on the owners; contact the municipality of Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret to confirm current arrangements.
- The estate includes multiple buildings and grounds; allow sufficient time to explore the full property.
- The formal gardens and park are integral to the registered heritage, as much as the château building itself.
Where this château is
Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret · Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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Address
Château de Saint-Léger, 58120 Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret
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- Period of construction
- 17th century, 18th century
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Frequently asked
- Is the Château de Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret open to visitors?
- Yes, visits are possible, but access times and conditions are determined by the current owners. Contact the municipal office for details.
- What exactly is protected as a historic monument?
- The registration covers the château, entrance gates, façades and roofs of the main building and outbuildings, the dovecote, formal park, and vegetable garden.
- When was this château built?
- The château dates to the 17th century and was registered as a historic monument by decree on 27 July 1984.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22965369
- Mérimée PA00113004
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