Who designed this château?

Architect Ludovico Visconti designed and oversaw construction between 1845 and 1848. Visconti is primarily known for his work in the Île-de-France and Italy; this château represents a rare instance of his provincial practice.

What architectural style characterises the château de Saint-Loup?

The building draws from the Middle Ages its imposing, massive volume, while its brick and stone facades follow the neo-Louis XIII style, creating a deliberate contrast between silhouette and surface treatment.

What is protected as a historic monument?

The entire château, including its period decoration and furnishings, the facades and roofs of the outbuildings, and the grounds are all listed.

Château de Saint-Loup

Saint-Loup Castle

Saint-Germain-Chassenay

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Where: Saint-Germain-Chassenay

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Château de Saint-Loup stands in Saint-Germain-Chassenay (Nièvre), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second quarter of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built between 1845 and 1848 by Ludovico Visconti, this château blends the imposing silhouette of a medieval fortress with refined brick and stone facades in the Louis XIII style. Few examples document the architect's provincial practice, making this castle particularly significant. The protected ensemble includes the main building, outbuildings, grounds, and interior decoration.

What to know

The château and grounds have been protected as a historic monument since 1997.
Visconti, known for major projects in the Île-de-France and Italy, left few documented traces of his provincial work, making this castle a significant record.
The facades combine brick and stone in a neo-Louis XIII treatment.
The château's private archives preserve plans and elevations drawn by Visconti himself.

Where this château is

Saint-Germain-Chassenay · Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Saint-Loup, 58300 Saint-Germain-Chassenay

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA58000007
Period of construction: second quarter of the 19th century

Frequently asked

Who designed this château?: Architect Ludovico Visconti designed and oversaw construction between 1845 and 1848. Visconti is primarily known for his work in the Île-de-France and Italy; this château represents a rare instance of his provincial practice.
What architectural style characterises the château de Saint-Loup?: The building draws from the Middle Ages its imposing, massive volume, while its brick and stone facades follow the neo-Louis XIII style, creating a deliberate contrast between silhouette and surface treatment.
What is protected as a historic monument?: The entire château, including its period decoration and furnishings, the facades and roofs of the outbuildings, and the grounds are all listed.