Who built the château d'Outrelaize?

Gaspard Le Marchant, advocate general at the Rouen court of Aides, had the château built between 1584 and 1604.

Is the château d'Outrelaize a listed historic monument?

Yes, some parts are classified and others registered, including the entrance pavilion, the dovecote, the façades and the park.

Can visitors see the park of the château d'Outrelaize?

The park, protected in its entirety, includes a planted avenue, an obelisk, radiating paths and an artificial grotto.

From which period does the château's architecture date?

The current building dates from the last quarter of the 16th century, with work continuing into the early 17th century.

Château d'Outrelaize

Outrelaize Castle

Gouvix

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Where: Gouvix

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Château d'Outrelaize stands in Gouvix (Calvados), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 16th century, first quarter of the 17th century, second half of the 18th century, first half of the 19th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Gouvix, in the Calvados region, the château d'Outrelaize stands where Gaspard Le Marchant, advocate general at the Rouen court of Aides, had his residence built between 1584 and 1604. The so-called Henri IV wing, with its long rhythmic façade, recalls the Place des Vosges in Paris. The park, reshaped into an English-style landscape between 1822 and 1827, still holds a planted access avenue, an obelisk, radiating paths and water features including an artificial grotto and a wash house.

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What to know

The building is protected as a monument historique, with certain parts listed and others registered depending on the elements.
The entrance pavilion, the dovecote and the façades and roofs of the main building are among the protected elements.
The park in its entirety, including its avenues, obelisk and water features, is protected.
No verified information on opening hours, prices or access conditions is available here.

Where this château is

Gouvix · Calvados · Normandie

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Gouvix, Calvados

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00111369
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 16th century, first quarter of the 17th century, second half of the 18th century, first half of the 19th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century

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Who built the château d'Outrelaize?: Gaspard Le Marchant, advocate general at the Rouen court of Aides, had the château built between 1584 and 1604.
Is the château d'Outrelaize a listed historic monument?: Yes, some parts are classified and others registered, including the entrance pavilion, the dovecote, the façades and the park.
Can visitors see the park of the château d'Outrelaize?: The park, protected in its entirety, includes a planted avenue, an obelisk, radiating paths and an artificial grotto.
From which period does the château's architecture date?: The current building dates from the last quarter of the 16th century, with work continuing into the early 17th century.