Château de l’Ermitage

Château de l'Ermitage is a manor house in Coulanges-lès-Nevers with a rectangular main building, one story, and four pavilion structures scattered across the property. The grounds feature ancient trees over 400 years old and protected building facades that define the estate.

The Jesuit order from Nevers College acquired the property in 1621 and held it for an extended period. A major rebuild and expansion took place in 1752, financed by resources from the city of Nevers.

The castle reflects architectural styles from the 17th and 18th centuries, with characteristic mansard roofs and classical French design that show the aesthetic preferences of wealthy families during that era. The preserved facades tell of the building standards that mattered to people constructing grand homes in the French countryside.

The estate is accessible from RD 977 road east of Nevers and can be walked through. Visitors should expect uneven ground and thick vegetation in places, especially in the outer areas of the property.

Archaeological digs in 2019 uncovered ancient remains that are crossed by the former Roman road connecting Nevers to Autun. This discovery reveals that the land sits on a route used since ancient times.