Château des Magnans, Early 20th-century castle in Jausiers, France
The Château des Magnans stands at an elevation of 1,250 meters on a mountainside, featuring neo-gothic architecture with a north-south orientation overlooking the surrounding municipality.
Louis Fortoul, a French merchant who established department stores in Mexico, commissioned architect Bernardo Ramelli to construct this castle between 1903 and 1913.
The interior staircase displays stained glass windows created by artist Louis Balmet, depicting scenes of courtly life and chivalric traditions from medieval times.
The castle functions as a tourist residence offering 63 apartments, including 14 within the main building, along with a heated indoor pool and wellness center.
The name 'Magnans' references the silk industry that flourished in Jausiers during the 18th century, employing 210 workers at its manufacturing facility until 1863.
Location: Jausiers
Inception: 1913
GPS coordinates: 44.41780,6.74287
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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