Château du Grand Chavanon, 19th-century castle in Neuvy-sur-Barangeon, France
The Château du Grand Chavanon stands on grounds near Vierzon, featuring architectural elements designed by Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas completed in 1897.
The castle underwent renovations from 1935 to 1937 under architect-monk Paul Bellot after its acquisition by the Archbishop of Bourges.
The castle hosted Catholic youth programs called Cadets de France et d'Europe until 1999, reflecting its role in religious education.
The French Ministry of Culture designated the Château du Grand Chavanon as an official historical monument on July 31, 2008.
During the 1970s, the castle belonged to Centrafrican Emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa before being sold to a veteran organization in 1995.
Location: Neuvy-sur-Barangeon
Inception: 1897
Architects: Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas
GPS coordinates: 47.30044,2.23286
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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