Château du Fôt

The Château du Fôt is a Neo-Gothic castle with a main residence featuring a square floor plan lit by dormer windows. The structure is defined by two turrets at the northern angles and includes a winter garden with cast iron columns.

Viscount Paul de Curel commissioned architects Louis Chauvet and Alfred Coulomb to construct this castle in 1894. The project reflected the Neo-Gothic style that dominated French architectural practice during this period.

The castle was renovated by Antoine Jorrand, an Aubusson tapestry designer, following architectural principles of Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century. This work reflects how local craftsmen shaped the building's character.

The castle is located in Saint-Amand in the Creuse department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Being private property, it can be viewed from the outside but is not open for visits.

Notable features include a spiral staircase tower and a circular dovecote topped with a conical slate roof on the grounds. These elements demonstrate the careful attention to craftsmanship in the overall design.

Location: Saint-Amand

GPS coordinates: 45.97617,2.19168

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26