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  6. Château de Saint-André au Poët-Célard

 Château de Saint-André au Poët-Célard au Poët-Célard dans la Drôme

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine défensif
Demeure seigneuriale
Château
Drôme

Château de Saint-André au Poët-Célard

    Saint-André 
    26460 Le Poët-Célard
Château de Saint-André au Poët-Célard
Château de Saint-André au Poët-Célard
Crédit photo : Alain Tillier - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
vers 1560
Initial construction
1740-1744
Major renovations
11 mars 2003
Historical Monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The castle, including the remains of the enclosure wall with the north tower and terraces, the stables, the dovecote, the enclosure consisting of the plot B 497, the fountain, as well as the vegetable garden consisting of the plot B 495 with the washer (Box B 499, 500, 502, 495, 497, placedit Saint-André): classification by order of 11 March 2003

Key figures

Raymond Blaïn - Lord of Poët-Celard Commander of the castle around 1560.

Origin and history

The Château de Saint-André at Poët-Célard was built around 1560 by Raymond Blain, seigneur of the place, during the 3rd quarter of the 16th century. This monument illustrates Renaissance architecture with characteristic elements of this period, such as straight lintel windows still visible today. The building is distinguished by its interior courtyard, partially redesigned later, and a gallery is added in the 18th century.

Around 1740, important works partially transformed the structure: the inner courtyard was redone, and a four-span gallery was erected in 1744 (dated engraved on the second arcade). On the first floor, the south façade is equipped with curved lintel windows, marking a stylistic evolution. The other openings, however, retain their original 16th century style, reflecting successive construction campaigns.

The castle, including its outbuildings ( stables, dovecote, wall of enclosure with north tower, terraces, fountain and garden with wash) was classified as Historic Monument by order of 11 March 2003. Today owned by a private company, it embodies both the seigneurial heritage of the Renaissance and the architectural adaptations of the following centuries.

External links

Page Monumentum