Who built the château de Syam?

The villa was built by architect Champonnois l'aîné for Jean-Emmanuel Jobez, an ironmaster and member of parliament for the Jura, between 1827 and 1830.

Why is it called a Palladian villa?

Its architect drew on the neoclassical villas of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio, particularly the Villa Rotonda, for its square plan built around a central rotunda.

Is the château de Syam connected to the Carnot family?

Yes, the property passed to the Carnot family in 1912-1913 through the marriage of Marguerite Duchesne-Fournet, granddaughter of Alphonse Jobez, to Count Sadi Carnot.

Is the château de Syam a listed historic monument?

Yes, the Palladian villa has been fully listed as a historic monument, including its garden, since 19 May 1994.

Château de Syam

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Château de Syam stands in Syam (Jura), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 18th century, first half of the 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Syam, in the Jura region, a villa inspired by Palladian architecture overlooks the former ironworks that once belonged to the same family. Built for an ironmaster passionate about Italian design, it stands out for its square plan and central rotunda lit from above by a lantern. Nineteenth century painted décor, period flooring and wallpapers remain in several rooms, reflecting the two main building campaigns that shaped the house.

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What to know

The château belongs to private owners who have overseen its restoration since 2001.
The monument is a listed historic site, including its garden.
The villa is part of a larger complex that also includes the older manor house and the ironworks, each protected separately.
The original furniture and library are no longer on site, as they were not included in the 2001 sale.

Where this château is

Syam · Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

225 Chemin de Benaisy, 39300 Syam

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Château phone number

+33 3 84 51 64 14

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PJR39000830
Period of construction: first half of the 18th century, first half of the 19th century

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Who built the château de Syam?: The villa was built by architect Champonnois l'aîné for Jean-Emmanuel Jobez, an ironmaster and member of parliament for the Jura, between 1827 and 1830.
Why is it called a Palladian villa?: Its architect drew on the neoclassical villas of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio, particularly the Villa Rotonda, for its square plan built around a central rotunda.
Is the château de Syam connected to the Carnot family?: Yes, the property passed to the Carnot family in 1912-1913 through the marriage of Marguerite Duchesne-Fournet, granddaughter of Alphonse Jobez, to Count Sadi Carnot.
Is the château de Syam a listed historic monument?: Yes, the Palladian villa has been fully listed as a historic monument, including its garden, since 19 May 1994.