Château de Bresse-et-Castille à Damerey en Saône-et-Loire

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Origin and history

The Château de Bresse-et-Castille is an atypical building located in the commune of Damerey, in the department of Saône-et-Loire, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Built between 1984 and today, it is the work of Roger Mercier, a retired enthusiast of architecture. This monument, representative of Gross Art, draws its inspiration from two distinct universes: the birthplace of its creator and the Spanish architectural influences, hence its evocative name.

The castle was listed as a historic monument on March 28, 2017, recognizing its heritage value and originality. The building, located on the 33rd road of Dôle, is distinguished by its eclectic style and history linked to a personal approach rather than an institutional command. It embodies a form of free artistic expression, characteristic of the marginal or self-taught creations of the twentieth century.

Roger Mercier, as prime contractor, conceived this castle as a synthesis of his travels and local ties. Although the details of its construction remain partially documented, its ranking underlines the importance of preserving unique achievements, even outside the traditional cannons of architecture. The site is now fully protected, including associated cadastral plots (B, 909 and 911).

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