Construction of the castle 1700-1799 (≈ 1750)
Period of main construction of the estate.
29 mai 2020
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 29 mai 2020 (≈ 2020)
Official Park Registration and Elements.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of the castle, the communes, the stables, the cooler and the old greenhouses in full, the facades and roofs of the entrance pavilion, the entire park including the bridges, gateways and the bucket wheel, as well as all the elements laid down therein, the hydraulic system with its bays and all the materials involved in its operation, the entrance gate and the remaining ditches, as well as the plots of seats (except greenhouses and recent buildings linked to the activity of the GAEC), sis 10 rue de la Poste (cad. A 683, 684, 688, 689, 690, 694, 753, 943, 944, 945, 946, 947, 948, 949, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1012, 1635, 1636, 1637, 1638, 1639, 1640): registration by order of 29 May 2020
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Origin and history
The Château de Pont-de-Veyle, located in the municipality of the same name in the department of Ain (region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), is an emblematic monument of the eighteenth century. Its park, including bridges, bridges, a bucket wheel and a complete hydraulic system, reflects the technical and aesthetic ingenuity of the time. These elements, along with the entrance gate and remaining ditches, were preserved and enhanced by their designation as historic monuments in 2020.
The estate also includes facades and roofs of the castle, communes, stables, a cooler and old greenhouses, which testify to the architectural and functional importance of the site. The park, with its masonry elements and hydraulic system, illustrates the organisation of the large rural estates under the Old Regime, where water played a central role in agricultural and landscape activities. The property, shared between the municipality and the community of communes, thus retains a historical, technical and natural heritage.
The official registration by decree of 29 May 2020 covers not only buildings and their immediate surroundings, but also plots of seats, with the exception of modern constructions linked to recent agricultural activities. This classification highlights the heritage value of a combination of architecture, hydraulics and landscape, characteristic of the 18th century estates in Bresse.
The castle and its park are part of a territory marked by a rich rural history, where such monuments often served as economic and social centres. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the lifestyles, techniques and social hierarchies of the modern era in France. The official address of the estate, 10 rue de la Poste in Pont-de-Veyle, makes it an accessible place for historical studies and cultural visits.
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