When was the Château de l'Échelle-le-Franc built?

The main residence dates to the mid-16th century. Agricultural buildings were added gradually between the 17th and 19th centuries.

Who lived at the château?

The Marin family originally occupied it but left in the early 17th century. The estate was subsequently let to tenant farmers.

Which buildings are protected as historical monuments?

The 2003 listing covers the main residence including its façades and roofs, the dovecote, and the north barn with its former stable yard.

Château de l'Echelle-le-Franc

Montmirail

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Where: Montmirail

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Château de l'Echelle-le-Franc stands in Montmirail (Marne), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 16th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Château de l'Échelle-le-Franc, built in the 16th century near Montmirail in the Marne region, is a rectangular Renaissance residence featuring a staircase turret. Abandoned by its original owners in the early 17th century, it became a working farm, with outbuildings including a dovecote, barns and former stable yard added through the 19th century.

What to know

The property has been listed as a historical monument since 2003, protecting the main residence and its principal farm buildings.
Located in the Brie region of Champagne, the château reflects local architecture with traditional materials used over several centuries.
The outbuildings, including the dovecote and barn, illustrate the site's development from the 17th to 19th centuries.

Where this château is

Montmirail · Marne · Grand Est

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Montmirail, Marne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA51000011
Period of construction: first half of the 16th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

When was the Château de l'Échelle-le-Franc built?: The main residence dates to the mid-16th century. Agricultural buildings were added gradually between the 17th and 19th centuries.
Who lived at the château?: The Marin family originally occupied it but left in the early 17th century. The estate was subsequently let to tenant farmers.
Which buildings are protected as historical monuments?: The 2003 listing covers the main residence including its façades and roofs, the dovecote, and the north barn with its former stable yard.