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Castle and Gardens of Barly Castle, Avesnes-le-Comte
Built in 1780, this residence is estimated to be "the purest witness of French architecture of the 18th century in Artois". Such a heritage deserved a classic environment and not, as it was in that case, small woods and overgrown meadows, all without flowers, hedges or alleys. A ...
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Project details
| Title: | Castle and Gardens of Barly Castle, Avesnes-le-Comte |
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| Entr. year: | 1996 |
| Result: | Medal |
| Country: | France |
| Town: | Avesnes-le-Comte |
| Category type: | landscape, historic parks and gardens |
| Building type/ Project type: | residential building |
| Former use: | Manor house |
| Actual use: | Castel and gardens open to the public: cultural attraction |
| Built: | 18th century |
| Architect / Proj.leader: | a.o. Lionel Dubois, Architect (Viry-Chatillon - FR) |
| The Jury's citation: | "Pour Ia restauration exemplaire du Chateau et des communs datant de Ia fin du XVIIlerne siede, qui menaçaient ruine, et Ia rehabilitation de son environnement: parc a Ia française avec pieces d'eau et plantation de buis, amenagement du bois, verger et potager" |
| Web, Links: | www.passionchateaux.com/ch_barly.htm |
Description:
Built in 1780, this residence is estimated to be "the purest witness of French architecture of the 18th century in Artois". Such a heritage deserved a classic environment and not, as it was in that case, small woods and overgrown meadows, all without flowers, hedges or alleys. A small wood was transformed into a park. A basin was restored. Paths with gravel were created and the garden was landscaped.
