Château de Sablé
The Château de Sablé is an historic castle in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France.
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| Coordinates | 47°50′17″N 0°19′58″W |
History
The castle was built from 1717 to 1750 to the design of architect Claude Desgots for Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquess of Torcy.[1] Its grounds are bordered by the Vaige river.[1] By the 19th century, it belonged to the Duke of Chaulnes.[1]
It was a chicory factory from 1919 to 1960.[1]
It was acquired by the city of Sablé-sur-Sarthe in 1960.[1] Since 1979, it has been home to the Centre technique de conservation Joël-le-Theule of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, named in honour of local politician Joël Le Theule.[2]
Architectural significance
It has been listed as an official monument since 1983.[3]
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