Can visitors go inside the former bishop's palace in Sées?

The building now houses a private school and is not open for casual visits, only the façade can be seen from the gated courtyard of honour.

When was the Palais d'Argentré built?

The current building dates from 1778, in the second half of the 18th century.

Is the former bishop's palace a protected historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 18 May 1908.

Why is this building also called the Palais d'Argentré?

The name comes from the school currently occupying the building, the Institut d'Argentré.

Ancien évêché, dit aussi Palais d'Argentré

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Ancien évêché, dit aussi Palais d'Argentré stands in Sées (Orne), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Sées, in the Orne department, the former bishop's palace, also known as the Palais d'Argentré, stands behind a gate facing an enclosed courtyard of honour. Built in the second half of the 18th century, in 1778, it has a central block flanked by two projecting corner pavilions. Inside, the layout still reflects the comfortable residences of that period, with its salons, spacious passageways, marble fireplaces and parquet floors. The building now houses a private school.

What to know

The building is currently used as a private school, which limits public access.
It has been listed as a historic monument since 1908.
The façade and the enclosed courtyard, closed off from the street by a gate, remain visible from the public way.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or admission fees.

Practical information

Opening hours

Tuesday	09:00-17:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
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Where this château is

Sées · Orne · Normandie

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1 Rue d'Argentré, 61500 Sées

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Château phone number

+33 2 33 27 67 55

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00110946
Period of construction: second half of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can visitors go inside the former bishop's palace in Sées?: The building now houses a private school and is not open for casual visits, only the façade can be seen from the gated courtyard of honour.
When was the Palais d'Argentré built?: The current building dates from 1778, in the second half of the 18th century.
Is the former bishop's palace a protected historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 18 May 1908.
Why is this building also called the Palais d'Argentré?: The name comes from the school currently occupying the building, the Institut d'Argentré.