Château Régis is a 19th-century building designed by the Marseille architects Sixte Rey and Vaud for merchant and shipowner Louis Régis. Constructed between 1860 and 1865, it was made as a replica of Chenonceau castle. The sculptor Émile Aldebert was responsible for the exterior design. The château, together with its keep and park, has been classified as a Monument historique since October 3, 1996. In addition to its architectural and heritage value, the site has also served contemporary uses: administrative and technical inspections of the Africa Eco Race took place there on December 26 and 27, 2008. Château Régis currently houses the private Catholic school Collège Notre-Dame de la Jeunesse.

◎ Nearby Objects

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  Château de la Reynarde 450 m away
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  Château de la Buzine 650 m away

History and Use of Chateau Regis

Chateau Regis is a 19th century building designed by the Marseille architects Sixte Rey and Vaud for the merchant and shipowner Louis Regis. It was constructed between 1860 and 1865 as a replica of Chenonceau castle, with the exterior design attributed to the sculptor Emile Aldebert. The castle, keep, and park have been classified as a Monument historique since October 3, 1996. In 2008, the site hosted the administrative and technical inspections of the Africa Eco Race on December 26 and 27. Chateau Regis currently houses the private Catholic school College Notre-Dame de la Jeunesse.