Château de Saint-Romain-sous-Versigny en Saône-et-Loire

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Origin and history

The Château de Saint-Romain-sous-Versigny is a rectangular building built in 1850 on the municipality of the same name, in Saône-et-Loire. It consists of a central body with a square floor and a high floor, flanked by two wings in return of square and two pavilions. The roofs broken in slate, the skylights and the balustrades of the terraces make an example of bourgeois architecture of the 19th century. The property, private and not open to the public, underwent major changes in 1900 and 1910, with the addition of lateral wings and the development of a wall of enclosure.

Originally, the land belonged to the Maublanc de Chiseuil family in the 18th century, of which François de Maublanc was anobli Baron d'Empire in 1813. The estate changed hands several times in the 19th century before being acquired by the Maigret family. The coat of arms of these two families, described in the sources, reflect their social status. Contemporary renovations are under way to preserve this heritage, marked by successive extensions and improvements.

The castle illustrates the evolution of aristocratic residences in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, moving from an agricultural estate to a prestigious residence. The outbuildings, the park, and the boom ditches added in 1910 underline its defensive and aesthetic character. Although local archives are limited, its architecture and family history make it a witness to the rural and nobility history of the region.

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