When was Saint-Christau castle built?

The castle dates from the 17th century. The northern wing was built during this period, while the southern wing was reconstructed in the early 19th century after a fire.

Who lived at Saint-Christau castle?

The estate passed to the Vivant de Launay family by marriage in 1619, descendants of Protestant captain Geoffroy de Vivant. Henri de Vivant, cavalry brigadier, abjured Protestantism there in 1685.

What is the layout of the castle?

The complex comprises two courtyards: an inner courtyard with two residential blocks from the 17th and 19th centuries, and an outbuilding courtyard enclosed by stables and a former dovecote.

Château Saint-Christau

Saint-Christau Castle

Puch-d'Agenais

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Where: Puch-d'Agenais

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Château Saint-Christau stands in Puch-d'Agenais (Lot-et-Garonne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Saint-Christau castle, built in the 17th century in Puch-d'Agenais, passed to the Vivant de Launay family by marriage in 1619. It comprises two main residential blocks arranged around two distinct courtyards: an inner courtyard facing a 17th-century dwelling to the north and an early 19th-century residence to the south, and an outbuilding courtyard to the west, closed by stable buildings and a former dovecote. Its architectural composition reflects the transition between the classical period and the 19th century.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 2004; only the facades and roofs of the main buildings and outbuildings are covered by this protection.
The property is not open for visits without specific provisions: check access conditions with the town hall of Puch-d'Agenais.
The Vivant de Launay family, established on the estate since the 17th century, abjured Protestantism in 1685, a change documented by the coat of arms of the gatehouse.
The southern residence dates from the Napoleonic era and was rebuilt after a fire destroyed its predecessor, which had featured a corner tower.

Where this château is

Puch-d'Agenais · Lot-et-Garonne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Puch-d'Agenais, Lot-et-Garonne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA47000063
Period of construction: 17th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

When was Saint-Christau castle built?: The castle dates from the 17th century. The northern wing was built during this period, while the southern wing was reconstructed in the early 19th century after a fire.
Who lived at Saint-Christau castle?: The estate passed to the Vivant de Launay family by marriage in 1619, descendants of Protestant captain Geoffroy de Vivant. Henri de Vivant, cavalry brigadier, abjured Protestantism there in 1685.
What is the layout of the castle?: The complex comprises two courtyards: an inner courtyard with two residential blocks from the 17th and 19th centuries, and an outbuilding courtyard enclosed by stables and a former dovecote.