What is the history of the château du Muguet?

It was built in 1862-1863 by architect Arthur Froelicher for Henri de Chasseval, modelled on a Breton château built by the architect's own father.

Why is the château du Muguet famous?

It served as General Weygand's residence and hosted the Franco-British Supreme War Council on 11 and 12 June 1940, the second-to-last meeting of its kind before the armistice.

Is the château du Muguet a listed monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 9 September 1991, along with its stables.

Where is the château du Muguet located?

It stands in the commune of Breteau, in the Loiret department, on the departmental road towards Ouzouer-sur-Trézée.

Château du Muguet

Muguet Castle

Breteau

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Where: Breteau

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Château du Muguet stands in Breteau (Loiret), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: third quarter of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château du Muguet stands in Breteau, in the Loiret department, its brick and stone facades echoing a seventeenth-century Louis XIII style though the building actually dates from 1863. Visitors come mainly for its place in the events of June 1940: General Weygand set up his headquarters here, and the last major Franco-British interallied council before the armistice was held on these grounds. The stables, arranged around a covered courtyard, form part of the surviving complex.

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What to know

The château, together with its stables, has been listed as a historic monument since 1991.
It stands west of the village of Breteau, along the road towards Ouzouer-sur-Trézée.
No opening hours, fees or visiting arrangements are given in the available information.
The site is chiefly known for hosting the Briare conference in June 1940.

Where this château is

Breteau · Loiret · Centre-Val de Loire

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45250 Breteau

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00099051
Period of construction: third quarter of the 19th century

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What is the history of the château du Muguet?: It was built in 1862-1863 by architect Arthur Froelicher for Henri de Chasseval, modelled on a Breton château built by the architect's own father.
Why is the château du Muguet famous?: It served as General Weygand's residence and hosted the Franco-British Supreme War Council on 11 and 12 June 1940, the second-to-last meeting of its kind before the armistice.
Is the château du Muguet a listed monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 9 September 1991, along with its stables.
Where is the château du Muguet located?: It stands in the commune of Breteau, in the Loiret department, on the departmental road towards Ouzouer-sur-Trézée.