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 Castle of Argentaye à Saint-Lormel en Côtes-d'Armor

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine défensif
Demeure seigneuriale
Château

Castle of Argentaye

    D768
    22130 Saint-Lormel
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Timeline

Moyen Âge central
Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1100
1200
…
1700
1800
1900
2000
XIe siècle
First mention of the seigneury
1758
Battle of Saint-Cast
1816
Family breakdown
1835
Start of plantations in the park
1836
Grid plans and pavilions
1840
Construction of the castle
1854
Construction of the chapel
24 décembre 1993
Registration for Historic Monuments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Together formed by the castle, park, gate, wall, outbuildings, chapel, dovecote, pavilions and farm (cad. B 64, 104 to 120): inscription by order of 24 December 1993

Key figures

Marie-Ange Rioust de Largentaye - Commander of the castle Son of Guillemette Henault, initiator of the works in 1840.
Jacques Pierre Rioust des Villes-Audrains - Father of the sponsor Anobli in 1816, deputy and mayor.
Architecte Hamon - Manufacturer of the castle Author of neo-classical plans in 1840.
Martial Pelfresne - Architect of the chapel Designed the Neo-Gothic Chapel in 1854.
Guillemette Hénault - Lady of Largentae Mother of Mary Angel, heiress of the estate.

Origin and history

The Château de l'Argentaye, located in Saint-Lormel in the Côtes-d'Armor, was built in 1840 in a neo-classical style by architect Hamon, originally from Saint-Servan. Commanded by Marie-Ange Rioust de Largentaye, he replaced a former medieval mansion whose state of conservation was too degraded. The original project planned to incorporate the remains of the west pavilion, but this idea was abandoned. The castle has a symmetrical facade with a central forebody surmounted by a triangular pediment, and two lateral wings. An arcade gallery connects the whole to the ground floor.

The chapel Saint-René, in a neo-Gothic style, was erected in 1854 according to the plans of architect Martial Pelfresne, known for his religious achievements in Brittany. The estate also includes outbuildings (farms, supply, dovecote) and a park planted in 1835. The entrance gates and pavilions, designed in 1836, complement this harmonious ensemble, reflecting the prestigious ambition of its sponsor. The archives reveal a close collaboration between Marie-Ange Rioust de Largentaye and architects, as well as the intervention of Parisian artisans.

The seigneury of Argentaye, mentioned from the 11th century, is associated with the Rioust family of Largentaye, anobligated in 1816 in recognition of the services rendered during the Battle of Saint-Cast (1758). Jacques Pierre Rioust des Villes-Audrains, father of the sponsor, was MP, mayor and general councillor of Côtes-d'Armor. The castle, inscribed in historical monuments since 1993, illustrates Breton neoclassical architecture and its integration into a landscape of the 19th century. Protected elements include the house, park, outbuildings, chapel and entrance pavilions.

External links

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