Acquisition of land 1769 (≈ 1769)
General Bertrand's ancestors buy the house.
2e moitié XVIIIe siècle
Construction of hotel
Construction of hotel 2e moitié XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Plans prepared by Martin Boucher.
14 mars 1944
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 14 mars 1944 (≈ 1944)
Official registration order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Hôtel du Maréchal Bertrand (former) (cad. AM 196): inscription by order of 14 March 1944
Key figures
Martin Boucher - King's Engineer
Has drawn up the plans of the hotel.
Général Bertrand - Historical owner
Linked to Napoleon I, preserved memories.
Origin and history
The Hôtel du Marshal Bertrand is a private hotel located in Châteauroux, Indre, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Built in the second half of the 18th century, it is a typical example of the civil architecture of this period, with a facade on a garden animated by a semicircular forebody and a monumental entrance.
The construction of this building was carried out according to the plans of Martin Boucher, the King's first engineer, on the location of a house acquired in 1769 by the ancestors of General Bertrand. The hotel is characterized by a large arch pierced in a screen wall, extending the side façade, and a courtyard framed by two wings in return, partially modified by later constructions.
Inside, the large living room preserves memories related to Napoleon I and General Bertrand, highlighting the historic importance of the site. The hotel was registered as historic monuments by order of 14 March 1944, thus recognizing its heritage and architectural value.
Today, the hotel of Marshal Bertrand belongs to the commune of Châteauroux. Its architecture, combining classical elegance and monumental elements, makes it a remarkable witness to local history and the Napoleonic heritage.
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