When was the park developed?

The park was created in the second half of the 19th century by Pierre-Etienne-Joseph Lafosse, a botanist who transformed agricultural spaces into ornamental gardens.

What is protected as a historical monument?

The 1995 registration protects the residence with its tower, the facades and roofs of farm buildings, the bakery, the old wing, the neighboring farm, the gardens with their boundary walls, gates, and the pond.

Are the painted decorations in the château visible?

Yes, the painted decorations date from the early 17th century and remain a notable feature of the château, though access and visiting arrangements depend on current opening conditions.

Château de Franquetot

Franquetot Castle

Carquebut

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Carquebut

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Château de Franquetot stands in Carquebut (Manche), in the Normandie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Château de Franquetot, located in Carquebut in the Manche department, is a 17th century residence with painted interiors dating from the early part of that period. The historically protected estate encompasses not only the main lodge and its tower, but also farm buildings, a bakery, and an adjacent farmhouse. The grounds and gardens, developed in the 19th century by botanist Pierre-Etienne-Joseph Lafosse, form a notable feature of the property, complemented by a pond and period boundary walls.

What to know

The château has been registered as a historical monument since 1995, protecting the main residence, its towers, farm buildings, and the entire park designed by Lafosse.
The visit encompasses working buildings, the bakery, and the farm as much as the main residence, reflecting a complete 17th century agricultural estate.
The painted decorations within the château date from the early 17th century and represent the major interior feature of the monument.

Where this château is

Carquebut · Manche · Normandie

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Address

50480 Sainte-Mère-Église

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

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00135506
Period of construction: 17th century

Itineraries

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Frequently asked

When was the park developed?: The park was created in the second half of the 19th century by Pierre-Etienne-Joseph Lafosse, a botanist who transformed agricultural spaces into ornamental gardens.
What is protected as a historical monument?: The 1995 registration protects the residence with its tower, the facades and roofs of farm buildings, the bakery, the old wing, the neighboring farm, the gardens with their boundary walls, gates, and the pond.
Are the painted decorations in the château visible?: Yes, the painted decorations date from the early 17th century and remain a notable feature of the château, though access and visiting arrangements depend on current opening conditions.