Alco Castle, 18th-century folly in Montpellier, France
The castle features a symmetrical garden with two horizontal levels connected by a double staircase, incorporating pools and fountains throughout the grounds.
Antoine-Samuel Bonnier d'Alco, who transitioned from textiles to finance, commissioned architect Augustin-Charles d'Aviler to build this residence in 1740.
The castle displays Louis XV architectural elements through its modest facade, representing a departure from the grand scale typical of other Montpellier follies.
The castle houses a restaurant for departmental advisors on the ground floor, with administrative offices occupying the upper levels of the building.
The property maintained its wine production from its vineyard grounds until the 1920s, marking a century-long agricultural legacy in urban Montpellier.
Location: Montpellier
Inception: 1740
Architects: Augustin-Charles d'Aviler
Address: 1977, avenue des Moulins 34080
GPS coordinates: 43.62355,3.83787
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56
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