Château et Musée de Sagonne

The "Mansart" museum attached to the Château of Sagonne is devoted to this dynasty of great architects, and especially to Jules Hardouin-Mansart, architect of Versailles, Les Invalides, the Vendôme and Victoires Squares and many masterpieces. A large collection of period engravings, documents, photographs evoking the life and works of the four Mansarts. The superb portrait of J. Hardouin Mansart painted by Ayacynthe Rigaud dominates the large lounge.

Sagonne, a site of Gallo-Roman origin, has accommodated some famous people over the centuries: the Constable of Sancerre, the d’Amboise dynasty, Gabrielle d'Estrées, Mansart, etc. Surrounded by a moat with flowing water, the compound, reinforced with towers, retains its defence mechanisms. At its centre stands an enormous keep containing vast halls. In one of these, a precious 14th-century fresco has been preserved. The neighbouring chapel is painted in trompe l'oeil, with a decor reminiscent of the Grand Trianon. Old weapons, tapestries, portraits and historical documents adorn the château rooms. Some arrangements still remain from the great park created by Mansart to welcome Louis XIV. The "Mansart" museum attached to the Château of Sagonne is devoted to this dynasty of great architects,

Sagonne, a site of Gallo-Roman origin, has accommodated some famous people over the centuries: the Constable of Sancerre, the d’Amboise dynasty, Gabrielle d'Estrées, Mansart, etc. Surrounded by a moat with flowing water, the compound, reinforced with towers, retains its defence mechanisms. At its centre stands an enormous keep containing vast halls. In one of these, a precious 14th-century fresco has been preserved. The neighbouring chapel is painted in trompe l'oeil, with a decor reminiscent of the Grand Trianon. Old weapons, tapestries, portraits and historical documents adorn the château rooms. Some arrangements still remain from the great park created by Mansart to welcome Louis XIV.