When was Le Clos Bourbon Castle built?

Construction of the castle was completed in 1739. The gardens were designed by Soufflot two years later, in 1741.

Who designed the gardens?

The gardens were designed by J. G. Soufflot in 1741, shortly after the castle's completion.

Which elements of the domain are protected as historic monuments?

The castle's facades and roofs, the chapel, and the gardens are inscribed under historic monument protection, following the decree of 16 February 1988.

Château Le Clos Bourbon

Saint-Laurent-d'Agny

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Where: Saint-Laurent-d'Agny

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Château Le Clos Bourbon stands in Saint-Laurent-d'Agny (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Le Clos Bourbon Castle, reconstructed in the latter half of the eighteenth century near Lyon, remains a coherent ensemble from that period. The domain comprises the castle, a chapel, a dovecote, farm buildings, an orangery and outbuildings arranged around period gardens. The gardens were designed by Soufflot in 1741, shortly after construction of the castle was completed in 1739.

What to know

The domain is inscribed as a historic monument, specifically protecting the castle's facades and roofs, the chapel, and the gardens in front of the castle.
The gardens were designed by Soufflot, a major figure in eighteenth-century architecture, giving the site particular historical significance.
No information is currently available regarding visiting hours, admission fees, or access conditions.

Where this château is

Saint-Laurent-d'Agny · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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69440 Saint-Laurent-d'Agny

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00118046
Period of construction: 18th century

Frequently asked

When was Le Clos Bourbon Castle built?: Construction of the castle was completed in 1739. The gardens were designed by Soufflot two years later, in 1741.
Who designed the gardens?: The gardens were designed by J. G. Soufflot in 1741, shortly after the castle's completion.
Which elements of the domain are protected as historic monuments?: The castle's facades and roofs, the chapel, and the gardens are inscribed under historic monument protection, following the decree of 16 February 1988.