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Château d'Houville-la-Branche, Houville-la-Branche

Château d'Houville-la-Branche

Houville-la-Branche

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Houville-la-Branche

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Château d'Houville-la-Branche stands in Houville-la-Branche (Eure-et-Loir), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château of Houville-la-Branche, in the Eure-et-Loir department, features a 17th century main building flanked by two wings, fronted by a courtyard enclosed by a balustraded wall topped with fire urns. Visitors can see a stone staircase with a wrought iron handrail leading to the park facade, along with interiors preserving 18th century wood panelling and staircases with period ironwork. One notable room is the reconstructed bedroom of Anatole France, furnished with pieces from his château in Capian, echoing a white marble fountain found in the dining room.

What to know

  • The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1960, covering the facades, roofs and main courtyard.
  • No verified information is available regarding visiting hours or admission fees.
  • The building dates from the 17th century, with interior features added in the 18th century.
  • The visit highlights elements linked to the writer Anatole France, including a reconstructed bedroom.

Where this château is

Houville-la-Branche · Eure-et-Loir · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

28700

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00097122
Period of construction
17th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

Is the Houville-la-Branche château a listed historic monument?
It has been listed as a historic monument since a 1960 decree, covering the facades, roofs and courtyard.
What is the connection between this château and Anatole France?
A bedroom on the upper floor has been recreated with furniture from the writer's former château in Capian.
How old is the château d'Houville-la-Branche?
The main building dates from the 17th century, with interior features added in the 18th century.
Can visitors tour the interior of the château?
Available information does not specify visiting hours or interior access conditions.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Eure-et-Loir

From the same period — 17e siècle