Can you still visit the château d'Ognon?

The château building was demolished in the early twentieth century; it is the park that remains and can be visited.

Who designed the park of the château d'Ognon?

The park was created and then expanded by successive lords, the La Fontaine and then the Titon families, between the early seventeenth century and 1753, possibly with input from Le Nôtre.

Since when has the park been protected?

The park has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 14 December 1990.

What remains to be seen in the park?

Visitors can see the Mail avenue, garden pavilions decorated with statues of the Virtues, a water mirror with landing stage, a grove of the Seasons, and the statuary in the courtyard of honour.

In which town is the château d'Ognon located?

It is located in Villers-Saint-Frambourg-Ognon, in the Oise department.

Château d'Ognon

Ognon Castle

Villers-Saint-Frambourg-Ognon

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Where: Villers-Saint-Frambourg-Ognon

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Château d'Ognon stands in Villers-Saint-Frambourg-Ognon (Oise), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, first half of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Villers-Saint-Frambourg-Ognon, in the Oise department, the château d'Ognon itself was demolished in the early twentieth century, but its seventeenth and eighteenth century park has survived and can be visited. It features the Mail avenue, garden pavilions decorated with statues of the Virtues dating from the early seventeenth century, as well as a water mirror with its landing stage and a grove dedicated to the Seasons added later, possibly under the influence of Le Nôtre. The former château's courtyard of honour, though the building is gone, still holds statues, including those known as Corydon and Lisette.

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What to know

The château itself no longer stands, only the park can be visited today.
The park has been listed as a historic monument since 14 December 1990.
The visit focuses on the formal garden features: the Mail avenue, garden pavilions, water mirror and historic statuary.
The surrounding wall and the water features of the park are among the protected elements.

Where this château is

Villers-Saint-Frambourg-Ognon · Oise · Hauts-de-France

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Address

60810

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00114982
Period of construction: 17th century, first half of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can you still visit the château d'Ognon?: The château building was demolished in the early twentieth century; it is the park that remains and can be visited.
Who designed the park of the château d'Ognon?: The park was created and then expanded by successive lords, the La Fontaine and then the Titon families, between the early seventeenth century and 1753, possibly with input from Le Nôtre.
Since when has the park been protected?: The park has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 14 December 1990.
What remains to be seen in the park?: Visitors can see the Mail avenue, garden pavilions decorated with statues of the Virtues, a water mirror with landing stage, a grove of the Seasons, and the statuary in the courtyard of honour.
In which town is the château d'Ognon located?: It is located in Villers-Saint-Frambourg-Ognon, in the Oise department.