Château du Gué-Péan

The origins of the Château du Gué-Péan date back to the 16th century, when Nicolas Alamand, a financier under King Francis I, began its construction. Despite accusations of embezzlement against his father, his son François Allamand continued the building work. For him, the fiefdom of Gué Péan was elevated to a castle lordship in 1543, and he is considered the most important builder of the complex. After his death in 1555, work continued, as evidenced by the year 1581 on a tower. In 1649, Charlotte Allamand inherited the property and sold it in 1676. During the French Revolution, the castle was confiscated and sold, but later reacquired by the descendants of the original owners before being sold to the Cassin family in 1832. Since October 10, 1980, it has been a classified historical monument.