| Château de la Chaize | |
|---|---|
 The Château de la Chaize in 2012 | |
| General information | |
| Type | château |
| Town or city | Odenas |
| Country | France |
| Completed | 1675 |
The Château de la Chaize is a château in Odenas, Rhône, France. It was completed in 1676.[1] The project was financed by Louis XIV's personal chaplain, François de la Chaise, "and his grateful nephew, the original owner, named the chateau for his munificent uncle."[2] The architect was Jules Hardouin-Mansart, and André Le Nôtre designed the gardens. It has been listed as an official historical monument since April 27, 1972.[1]
References
- 1 2 Base Mérimée: Château de la Chaize, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
- ↑ Ogle, Jane (March 1974), "Focus on Château de la Chaize", Harper's Bazaar, 107 (3148): 116, 134
46°05′23″N 4°38′01″E / 46.0897°N 4.6336°E
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