Château du Fôt, Neo-Gothic castle in Saint-Amand, France.
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.
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