Construction of the castle 1868 (≈ 1868)
By Élie Dussaud and Louis Astric.
1872
Expansion of the castle
Expansion of the castle 1872 (≈ 1872)
Directed by Gustave Mouriès.
1952
Purchase by the municipality
Purchase by the municipality 1952 (≈ 1952)
Becoming a town hall seat.
1994
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 1994 (≈ 1994)
Castle and garden protected.
2001
Departmental prize for flowered cities
Departmental prize for flowered cities 2001 (≈ 2001)
Rewards for the park.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Former castle, including the substructures of the basin buried under the boulodrome (Box B2 225, 226, 227a, 228): inscription by order of 30 May 1994
Key figures
Élie Dussaud - Engineer and sponsor
Builder of the castle in 1868.
Louis Astric - Architect
Author of initial plans.
Gustave Mouriès - Architect
Responsible for enlargement in 1872.
Alfred Casile - Painter
Author of the frescoes of the gallery.
Origin and history
The Château de Val-Seille, located in Courthézon in the Vaucluse, was built in 1868 by Élie Dussaud, a collaborator engineer of Ferdinand de Lesseps, according to the plans of architect Louis Astric. This 4th quarter castle of the 19th century reflects the industrial and architectural influence of its time, with a first phase of construction marked by aesthetic and functional ambitions.
In 1872, the castle was enlarged under Gustave Mouriès, adding significant elements to its structure. The "Gallery of Paintings", today the hall of the city council, houses frescoes by Alfred Asylum celebrating the technical achievements of Élie Dussaud. These works illustrate the link between the monument and the major industrial projects of the period.
The Château de Val-Seille, acquired by the municipality in 1952, is now the seat of the town hall of Courthézon. Its park and gardens, awarded in 2001 by the Departmental Heritage Presentation Award, contributed to its registration for historical monuments in 1994, including basin substructures and outdoor spaces. The site thus combines historical heritage and contemporary public use.
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