Can you visit château Régis?

The building is occupied by a school, which greatly limits public access.

Who built château Régis?

It was built between 1860 and 1865 for the Marseille shipowner Louis Régis, by architects Sixte Rey and Vaud.

Why does the château resemble Chenonceau?

The building was designed as a pastiche of the château de Chenonceau, in the historicist taste of the 19th century.

Is château Régis a protected monument?

Yes, the château, its keep and the original elements of its park have been listed as historic monuments since October 3, 1996.

Château Régis

Régis Castle

11e arrondissement de Marseille

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Where: 11e arrondissement de Marseille

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Château Régis stands in 11e arrondissement de Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: third quarter of the 19th century). No visits are on record for this building.

In the Saint Menet district of Marseille, château Régis stands out for its architecture modeled on Chenonceau, built for a local shipowner in the third quarter of the 19th century. Architects Sixte Rey and Vaud designed the building, while sculptor Émile Aldebert created its decorative work. The building now houses a school, which greatly limits visiting opportunities.

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What to know

The building currently houses a private school, which limits public access.
The château, its keep and the original features of the park have been listed as a historic monument since 1996.
No verified information is available regarding visiting hours or admission fees.
The building is located in the 11th arrondissement of Marseille, near the château de la Reynarde.

Where this château is

11e arrondissement de Marseille · Bouches-du-Rhône · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

La, Chem. de la Millière À Saint-Menet, 13011 Marseille

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA13000010
Period of construction: third quarter of the 19th century

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Can you visit château Régis?: The building is occupied by a school, which greatly limits public access.
Who built château Régis?: It was built between 1860 and 1865 for the Marseille shipowner Louis Régis, by architects Sixte Rey and Vaud.
Why does the château resemble Chenonceau?: The building was designed as a pastiche of the château de Chenonceau, in the historicist taste of the 19th century.
Is château Régis a protected monument?: Yes, the château, its keep and the original elements of its park have been listed as historic monuments since October 3, 1996.