Laurent Bourgeois

(1728–1808)

Laurent Bourgeois (France, 1728–1808) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Laurent Bourgeois belongs to the chapter ‘The Enlightenment’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Laurent Bourgeois was born in Bréhéville and died in Tours. Laurent Bourgeois worked in Tours and Château de Limours.

The best-known works include ‘Château de Purnon’ and ‘Abbaye de Beaumont’. The catalogue has one building by Laurent Bourgeois. The dated building is from 1788.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include John Wood, Heinrich Ludwig Manger, Robert Adam, Karl Blank, and Richard Mique.

• Château de Purnon