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The Château Peyronnet, located in Saint-Louis-de-Montferrand en Gironde, was built between 1826 and 1830 on the initiative of Pierre-Denis, Count of Peyronnet, Minister of Justice under Louis XVIII. The architect Pierre Laclotte led the works until 1828, then Pierre-Alexandre Poitevin succeeded him, notably to complete the neo-Gothic chapel in 1834. The castle replaces an 18th century residence, sold as a National Good, and is inspired by neo-classical codes for the house, while the commons and chapel adopt a neo-medieval style.

The property consists of a rectangular house flanked by pavilions, framing a courtyard closed by a gate. The outbuildings, inherited from the old home, extend the wings. The chapel, vaulted by dogives and decorated with carved decorations, presents a plan in Greek cross. At the back, a park with pond completes the whole. The interiors, initially distributed symmetrically (vestibulum, living room, dining room), were redesigned in the 1990s, partially altering their original layout.

Ranked a Historic Monument in 2005 for its facades, roofs, courtyard, gate and chapel, the castle Peyronnet illustrates 19th century architectural eclecticism. Its history is marked by its sponsor, the Count of Peyronnet, a major political figure in the Restoration, and its integration into a Bordeaux wine estate. Recent restorations have preserved its outer envelope while modernising its interior spaces, partially erasing the original studded decorations and panelling.

The sources mention a privileged location on the banks of the Garonne, separated from the river by the current road. The old lime alley and the central garden massif, symbolized by a comtal crown, have now disappeared. The castle remains a testimony of post-revolutionary aristocratic architecture, mixing classical heritage and medieval inspirations, in a girondin winemaking context.

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