Who built the Château Peychotte?

It was built between 1785 and 1789 for the banker Samuel Charles Peixotto, designed by architect Jean-Baptiste Dufart.

Why is Château Peychotte also called Maison carrée d'Arlac?

Local residents of the Arlac district gave it this nickname because of its compact, square-like plan.

Is Château Peychotte a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since an order dated 21 March 1983.

Can the interior of Château Peychotte be visited?

The verified facts do not specify current visiting conditions.

Maison carrée d'Arlac

Mérignac

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Château Peychotte stands in Mérignac (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Set on a hill in Mérignac, this late 18th century neoclassical residence stands out for its compact plan and its circular salon crowned by a painted dome. The austere north facade contrasts with the south front, marked by a semicircular Corinthian colonnade and a monumental staircase with convex steps. Built for a Portuguese banker to designs by architect Jean-Baptiste Dufart, it went through financial ruin, decades of neglect and wartime occupation before the town took over its rescue.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1983.
The surrounding park has been considerably reduced by nearby urban development.
The interior features a hidden staircase and a circular gallery once intended for musicians.
No verified information is available regarding visiting hours or admission fees.
The building stands on a hill, so reaching it involves a short walk uphill.

Where this château is

Mérignac · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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78 Av. des Eyquems, 33700 Mérignac

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Château phone number

+33 5 56 55 66 90

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00083628
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 18th century

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Who built the Château Peychotte?: It was built between 1785 and 1789 for the banker Samuel Charles Peixotto, designed by architect Jean-Baptiste Dufart.
Why is Château Peychotte also called Maison carrée d'Arlac?: Local residents of the Arlac district gave it this nickname because of its compact, square-like plan.
Is Château Peychotte a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since an order dated 21 March 1983.
Can the interior of Château Peychotte be visited?: The verified facts do not specify current visiting conditions.