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The Château du Lonzat is located in the commune of Jaligny-sur-Besbre, in the Allier department. Not to be confused with the other château of the same name in the commune of Marcenat, it is a noble estate built in the first half of the 18th century and remodelled in the 19th century; the alterations of that period imitate the earlier style so closely that precisely dating the various phases is difficult. The ensemble, comprising the main residence, service buildings, outbuildings, a ceremonial avenue, courtyards and gardens, forms a classical composition that arranges the functions hierarchically around the owners' residence. The addition of corner turrets on the rear façade in the 19th century is an unusual feature in the region. The ensemble was listed as a historic monument (inscrit au titre des monuments historiques) by decree of 10 November 1997, a protection that includes several interior decorations (dining room, drawing room, staircase with wrought-iron work, bedrooms with fireplaces and overmantel panels). It is private property and is not open to visitors.