Palais Briau, Historic castle in Loireauxence, France.
The limestone and brick structure stands on an elevated position overlooking the Loire Valley, facing the Abbey of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil across the river.
Engineer François Briau commissioned architect Édouard Moll to build this residence between 1850 and 1863, following his success in railway construction projects.
The architecture combines French castle design with Italian villa influences, featuring decorative stucco facades and low roofs characteristic of 19th-century styles.
The estate spans 18 hectares of walled grounds, with maintained pathways leading visitors through gardens and past the original castle ruins.
The building changed its name from Château de la Madeleine to Palais Briau in 1995, reflecting its connection to the industrialist who shaped its creation.
Location: Loireauxence
Architects: Édouard Moll
Website: https://palaisbriau.com
GPS coordinates: 47.38063,-1.01995
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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