Building elevation années 1840 (≈ 1840)
Major structural change.
1ère moitié du XVIIIe siècle
Reconstruction of the castle
Reconstruction of the castle 1ère moitié du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Castle rebuilt on its current location.
vers 1870
Hydraulic fittings and annexes
Hydraulic fittings and annexes vers 1870 (≈ 1870)
Orangery creation, fountain and water network.
21 novembre 2013
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 21 novembre 2013 (≈ 2013)
Total protection of the domain and dependencies.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The whole estate, i.e. the built and unbuilt parts, castle, terraces and all outbuildings (chapel, orangery, common, stable, stables, pigeonhouse, gardens, fountains) (cad. D 224 to 227, 230, 1185, 1187, 1188, 1190, 1574, 1576, 1578, 1584, 1585): registration by order of 21 November 2013
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Origin and history
The Château du Bousquet estate is located in Clermont-Dessous, overlooking a terrace supported by robust walls. Reconstructed in the first half of the 18th century, it was raised around 1840, then equipped with a hydraulic network and auxiliary buildings (orangery, fountain) around 1870. Its interiors preserve woodwork, stucco and fireplaces decorated with antique motifs, while the park organizes into terraces.
The estate, classified as Historic Monument in 2013, includes the castle, its outbuildings (chapel, stables, dovecote), and gardens. The terraces and built elements reflect the 18th and 19th century layouts, with a precise location noted as "very satisfactory" (8/10). The ensemble illustrates the architectural and landscape evolution of an aristocratic residence.
The interior decorations, inspired by antiquity, and the exterior arrangements (fontaines, orangery) testify to the stylistic influences and practical needs of the period. The estate, open to the visit, retains historical coherence between its built parts and its green spaces, structured in harmony with the surrounding landscape.
