Construction of house 1785 (≈ 1785)
Directed by architect Leroy.
28 novembre 2002
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 28 novembre 2002 (≈ 2002)
Home protection, gardens and outbuildings.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
In total, the house, excluding the floor and the kitchen space backed by the rear façade, the 18th century kitchen building (Box BP 42), the house called Beauvoir, the orangery (Box BO 235), the farm (Box BO 234), the garden (Box BP 42; BO 234, 235) with its terraces and facilities such as the access path (Box BO 13) and the portals, the retaining walls, the belvedere, the stairs and the trails: inscription by order of 28 November 2002
Key figures
Leroy - Architect
Designer of the house in 1785.
Origin and history
The Domaine de Bagatelle, located in Agen in New Aquitaine, is a house built in the 4th quarter of the 18th century, more precisely in 1785. Designed by architect Leroy, it is inspired by the Rotonde de Palladio and Italian villas, adopting an H-shaped plan. This monument illustrates the influence of classical Italian architecture in France at that time, while integrating elements typical of the aristocratic residences of the late eighteenth century.
The garden and the park of the Domaine de Bagatelle are organized in successive terraces, a development that has been preserved since their creation. They combine structured beds and groves, reflecting the taste of 18th-century "mixed" gardens, which combined geometric rigor and more natural aspects. This type of landscaping was then very popular in the properties of the elite, serving both as a living environment and as a symbol of social status.
The estate includes several protected elements since 2002, including the main house (excluding certain parts), an orange shop, a farm, and the so-called Beauvoir house. These buildings, as well as exterior amenities such as retaining walls, stairs and gates, demonstrate the importance attached to the harmony between architecture and nature. The ensemble offers a remarkable example of the art of living of the provincial elites under the Old Regime.
The exact address of the estate, 88ter or 89 Bis avenue Georges-Delpech, confirms its anchoring in the urban fabric of Agen. Although the precise location is considered "fair" according to the sources, the site remains a major architectural and landscape evidence of the region. Its designation as Historic Monuments in 2002 highlights its heritage value, both for its architecture and for its historic garden.
