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The castle of Vaux-sous-Targe, located in Peronne en Saône-et-Loire, is a monument of the 2nd quarter of the 19th century built in 1830 on the site of an ancient medieval fortress. This neo-classical castle, marked by italianist references, is distinguished by its H-shaped plan, partially preserved moats and facades adorned with galleries and balustrades. Inside, decors mix neoclassicism and eclecticism, with panoramic wallpapers, antique painted ceilings and restoration style furniture, reflecting the taste of the era.

The history of the site dates back to the late 15th century, when the Mincé family erected a medieval fortress surrounded by moat. In the 17th century, the seigneury passed by marriage to Jacques de La Fage, then to his descendants until the death of Victor Amédée de La Fage in 1809. In 1830, after the acquisition of the estate by Jean-Raphaël Loustaneau, a Basque shipowner married to a Lyonnaise, the old fortress – still in good condition – was razed to give way to the present castle. The medieval moats, partially preserved, were later transformed into gardens.

The estate includes, in addition to the castle, remarkable outbuildings: a 17th century dovecoier, cellars, a winery and a park with pond. Ranked Historic Monument in 2000 (castle and ditches) and listed the same year for its appendices, the site remains a private property not open to the public. Its architecture and interior decorations, including the wallpapers of Dufour House and the wall paintings, testify to a stylistic transition between neoclassicism and eclecticism under the July Monarchy.

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