Who commissioned the construction of this hunting lodge?

Paul Varin-Bernier had it built in 1894 according to plans by architect Jules Renard, after acquiring the woodland in 1890.

What architectural style characterizes the buildings?

The complex blends eclectic design with neo-medieval elements, reflecting late 19th-century taste and aesthetics.

Why is it called a hunting lodge?

The pavilion, stable, and kennels functioned as a retreat for hunting, a major leisure activity for the Meuse bourgeoisie.

Rendez-vous de chasse des banquiers Varin-Bernier

Val-d'Ornain

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Val-d'Ornain

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Sleep nearby

Château de Bignicourt-sur-Saulx (Bignicourt-sur-Saulx Castle)Accommodation on site24 km

Rendez-vous de chasse des banquiers Varin-Bernier stands in Val-d'Ornain (Meuse), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in 1894 in the woods of the Meuse department, this hunting lodge comprises three buildings arranged in a U-shape: a main pavilion, a stable, and kennels. Constructed for Paul Varin-Bernier by architect Jules Renard, the complex blends eclectic style with neo-medieval touches. The site embodies the refined lifestyle of upper-class society in the Meuse at the turn of the 19th century.

What to know

The site comprises three historic buildings: the pavilion, the stable, and the kennels, set within a wooded landscape.
The property was purchased in 1890 on land that once belonged to the former convent of Sainte-Hoïlde.
All three structures display the eclectic architecture typical of the late 19th century, incorporating neo-medieval references.
The hunting lodge has been listed as a historic monument since 2003.

Where this château is

Val-d'Ornain · Meuse · Grand Est

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Address

Val-d'Ornain, Meuse

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA55000036
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 19th century

Frequently asked

Who commissioned the construction of this hunting lodge?: Paul Varin-Bernier had it built in 1894 according to plans by architect Jules Renard, after acquiring the woodland in 1890.
What architectural style characterizes the buildings?: The complex blends eclectic design with neo-medieval elements, reflecting late 19th-century taste and aesthetics.
Why is it called a hunting lodge?: The pavilion, stable, and kennels functioned as a retreat for hunting, a major leisure activity for the Meuse bourgeoisie.