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 Brangues Castle dans l'Isère

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Patrimoine défensif
Demeure seigneuriale
Maison forte

Brangues Castle

    Le Château
    38510 Brangues
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Crédit photo : Jacmin - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1400
1500
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
1351
First entry
XVe siècle
Enlargement by Imbert de Baternay
1609
Acquisition by Gratet du Bouchage
1927
Purchased by Paul Claudel
1964 et 2014
Historical Monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The entire estate, namely the castle and the park with all the buildings that are there (the farm and its two annexes, the shed, the washhouse, the stables, the orangery, the house of the guardian, the house, the grave of the writer and all the walls, retaining walls and fence wall of the estate) as well as the plots A 472 to 474, 477, 479 and 775 on which they are located: inscription by order of 6 February 2014

Key figures

Imbert de Baternay - Lord and builder Enlarged the castle in the 15th century.
Diane de Poitiers - Owner and royal favourite Owned Brangues in the 16th century.
Paul Claudel - Writer and diplomat Owner from 1927 to 1955, buried on site.
Stendhal - Writer inspired by Brangues Source of inspiration for Red and Black.

Origin and history

The castle of Brangues was originally built in the 14th century as a strong house built by the family of Rossillon, a powerful Dauphinese lineage. In the 15th century, Louis XI confiscated the estate and handed it over to Imbert de Baternay, who enlarged the building with an east wing and a pepper tower. Diane de Poitiers, daughter of Jeanne de Baternay and favorite of Henri II, briefly became the owner, marking her story with this royal bond.

In the 17th century, the Gratet du Bouchage family acquired the castle and added the south and west wings, transforming the fortress into a recreational residence. In 1830, the Marquis de Quinsonnas, then Virieu's family in 1856, succeeded each other as owners. The writer Paul Claudel bought the estate in 1927 to spend his summers there and was buried there in 1955, according to his will. His office, library and grave, accessible to the public, testify to his attachment to the premises.

Architecturally, the castle presents an atypical "P" plan, combining a medieval round tower (XIVth century), classical wings (XVIIth–XVIIIth centuries) and a 17-hectare park built in the 18th century. The estate includes commons (washing, stables, orangery) and a farm, used for private events. Ranked a Historic Monument in 1964 and re-registered in 2014, it only opens to the public during Heritage Days, revealing furniture related to Claudel's diplomatic career (China, Prague, Brussels).

The castle is also linked to literary history: Stendhal s The "Meetings of Brangues" (1976–2001) and partnerships with the National Popular Theatre animated a cultural life, perpetuated by the association "Les Amis du château de Brangues" via conferences and shows. In 2008, Isère's departmental council planned to buy it as a cultural site, but eventually gave it up.

External links

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