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The Château de Sablé is a historic castle in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France.
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History
The castle was built from 1717 to 1750 to the design of architect Claude Desgots for Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquess of Torcy. Its grounds are bordered by the Vaige river. By the 19th century, it belonged to the Duke of Chaulnes.
It was a chicory factory from 1919 to 1960.
It was acquired by the city of Sablé-sur-Sarthe in 1960. 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.
Architectural significance
It has been listed as an official monument since 1983.
References
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