Château de Purnon, 18th century French château in Verrue, France
The château extends across a grand estate with a 3-kilometer alley through the Forest of Scévolles, featuring two substantial outbuildings made of tuffeau stone.
Antoine-Charles Achard, Marquis de la Haye, constructed the château between 1779 and 1788 using materials from the demolished Château de Brisay.
The château displays architectural elements from the Louis XVI period, including rare roof structures designed in the style of Philibert de l'Orme.
The French government classified the château, outbuildings, dry moat, terraces, and northern entrance gate as Historical Monuments in May 1995.
Former Australian politician Tim Holding and Felicity Selkirk purchased the estate in 2020, documenting their restoration in the book Château Reawakening.
Location: Verrue
Inception: 1779
Architects: Laurent Bourgeois
Official opening: 1788
Architectural style: Louis XVI style
Floors above the ground: 3
Floors below the ground: 1
Elevation above the sea: 100 m
Made from material: Tuffeau stone, rubble masonry, stale roof tile, oakwood, enduit
Address: Le Moulin-Bigeard
Website: https://chateaupurnon.com
GPS coordinates: 46.87046,0.18053
Latest update: May 23, 2025 17:21
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