To be privately owned
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Château de Nexon
The Château de Nexon, a castle complex, was originally built in the 17th century and redesigned in the 19th century. It is now privately owned.
History+
The construction of the Château de Nexon was completed in 1633 by Léonard de Gay. For the next 350 years, it served as the main seat of the de Gay de Nexon family. In 1983, the municipality of Nexon acquired the property from Ferréol de Nexon, the last private owner. The 19th-century chapel located in the park, which houses the tombs of the de Nexon family, remains in the family's possession.
Location+
The castle is situated in Nexon, a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Limousin region, France. It is located at an elevation of approx. 363 meters above sea level.
On site+
The Château de Nexon is currently privately owned. The park surrounding the castle is accessible to visitors all year round. It houses, among other things, a dovecote, fountains, an orangery, and stables.
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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: Hervé Rebours
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