Reg.Nr. 96/FR/02

Park and Castle of Merville

The Castle and the Park of Merville were built in the 18th century from 1743 to 1759 by Henri Auguste, Marquis de Chalvet-Rochemonteix, Sénéchal de Toulouse. The Marquis himself created the plans for his residence and the boxwood garden. The garden suffered due to the lack of ...
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Project details

Title:Park and Castle of Merville
Entr. year: 1996
Result:Diploma
Country: France
Town: Merville
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:Le parc du Château de Merville est classé Monument Historique et labellisé Jardins Remarquables
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Manor house
Actual use:Park and castle open to the public: cultural attraction, event venues
Built: 18th century
The Jury's citation: "Pour Ia restauration des toitures, des façades et de Ia cour du Chateau, ainsi que Ia renovation dans le parc d'un grand bassin et d'une salle de bal suivant les plans d'origine"
GPS:43°43'9.1"N 1°18'4.2"E
Web, Links:

www.chateau-merville.com/

Description:
The Castle and the Park of Merville were built in the 18th century from 1743 to 1759 by Henri Auguste, Marquis de Chalvet-Rochemonteix, Sénéchal de Toulouse. The Marquis himself created the plans for his residence and the boxwood garden. The garden suffered due to the lack of maintenance for more of half a century. Likewise the alley suffered because of the lack of renewal of trees. The façades of the castle were restored, also the courtyard and the ground was stabilized. A portal was created for the garden, according to the plans of the 18th century. 2.500 boxwoods were replanted. The "Grand Rond Pont" with its basin was returned and the "Salle de Bal" was restored. Stabilized alleys were created.