Château de Saint-Maur, Historical castle in Argent-sur-Sauldre, France

Château de Saint-Maur is an eighteenth-century château on the eastern edge of Argent-sur-Sauldre, beside the Saint-André church. Its main U-shaped corps de logis occupies three sides of the inner courtyard, the fourth side opening toward the church. A second, rectangular courtyard is framed by annexes: a barn, stables, carriage sheds and servants' quarters. A wrought-iron gate with quatrefoil panels and two green oval shields closes the forecourt.

Nicolas Dupré de Saint-Maur acquired the estate in 1765 and commissioned architect Victor Louis to redesign the entire complex. This transformation shaped the neoclassical form visible today.

The main building now houses the Museum of Traditional Crafts, displaying rural and industrial artifacts from the nineteenth century. These collections reflect how people lived and worked in that era.

The site is open seasonally from Easter through mid-October, with extended visiting hours during summer months from mid-May to mid-September. Check conditions beforehand as access may vary depending on events or special circumstances.

The Temple of Bacchus, a garden folly in the park, was probably designed by architect Victor Louis (1731-1800). It stands above a former wine-growing plot and was listed as a monument historique by decree of 11 July 2002.