Construction of the castle XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Period of main construction of the castle.
18 juillet 2008
Park registration
Park registration 18 juillet 2008 (≈ 2008)
The park is listed Historic Monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The castle park, including the house of the swans it contains (cad. B 144-147, 689, 692): registration by order of 18 July 2008
Key figures
Comte Choulot de Lavenne - Landscape
Manufacturer of the castle park.
Origin and history
Fertot Castle, located in Gimouille in the Nièvre department, is an emblematic monument of the 19th century. Ranked a Historic Monument, it is distinguished by its architecture and landscaped park, designed according to the aesthetic principles of the time. The park, structured by aisles, clearings and water parts, reflects the influence of English-speaking gardens, while integrating functional elements such as a vegetable garden, an orangery and a greenhouse.
The park of Fertot Castle was designed by Count Chulot de Lavenne, a figure recognized in the art of gardens in the 19th century. This park, now protected, includes remarkable elements such as a canal, groves, visual breakthroughs and a swan house. These developments illustrate the importance attached to the harmony between nature and architecture, characteristic of the aristocratic residences of this period. The park was listed in the Historical Monuments Inventory by order of 18 July 2008.
The castle and its park are located in the municipality of Gimouille, in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, a region marked by a rich historical and natural heritage. Although the castle is a private property, its park and some of its architectural elements bear witness to the cultural and landscape heritage of the Nièvre. The approximate address, 3 Route de Fertot, allows to locate this site, whose geographical accuracy is considered satisfactory according to the available data.
