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Château Haussmann à Cestas en Gironde

Gironde

Château Haussmann


    33610 Cestas
Château Haussmann
Château Haussmann
Crédit photo : Als33120 - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
1862
Death of Mrs. Haussmann's parents
1882
Baron Haussmann retreat
3e quart du XIXe siècle
Construction of the castle
29 octobre 1975
First entry MH
22 novembre 1989
Second entry MH
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Facades and roofs of the castle and the water castle (octogonal tower near the communes) (Box BZ 7): inscription by decree of 29 October 1975; Facades and roofs of the communes; stairwell, large living room, small living room, work and dining room of the castle (Box BZ 7): inscription by order of 22 November 1989

Key figures

Baron Haussmann - Owner and sponsor Initiator of the reconstruction of the castle.
Madame Haussmann - Owner and heir Heir of the original chartreuse.
Victor Baltard - Architect Author of the plans of the castle.
Henri Duphot - Architect and contractor Responsible for carrying out the work.

Origin and history

Haussmann Castle, located in Cestas en Gironde, owes its name to Baron Haussmann, the first owner of the building. Originally, the Haussmann couple owned a chartreuse on this site, inherited from Mrs. Haussmann's parents. After their death in 1862, the Baron and his wife decided to completely rebuild the building, marking the beginning of an ambitious architectural project.

The plans of the new castle were entrusted to Victor Baltard, renowned architect, while the construction was led by Henri Duphot. The building, rectangular, is organized around a ground floor and two floors under the roof, with semi-hexagonal forebodys on the north and south facades. The outbuildings, including a polygonal castle, stables and a wine cellar, complete the whole.

The Haussmann Castle was partly listed as a historical monument on two occasions: in 1975 for its facades and roofs, then in 1989 for the communes and several interior rooms (cage d'escalade, salons, work room). After being removed in 1882, Baron Haussmann wrote his memoirs. The interior is distinguished by a neat decor, mixing stained glass, stucco, panelling and paintings on the top of the door.

Today, the castle remains an architectural testimony of the nineteenth century in Gironde, combining the prestige of its owners with the expertise of its designers. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments underscores its heritage value, both for its external elements and for its rich interior decorations, preserved until today.

External links

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Page Monumentum