Can you visit the Château de la Forêterie all year round ?

No, openings are occasional, mainly during Heritage Days or events organised with the town of Allonnes.

Why was the Château de la Forêterie left in ruins ?

A unit of the SS Das Reich division set it on fire in August 1944, destroying the roof and interior, and it remained abandoned for around 70 years.

Is the Château de la Forêterie being restored ?

Restoration has been under way since the early 2000s, led by a descendant of the original owner with specialised architects.

Where is the Château de la Forêterie located ?

It stands in Allonnes, in the Sarthe department, a few kilometres from the centre of Le Mans.

Château de la Forêterie

Forêterie Castle

Allonnes

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Château de la Forêterie stands in Allonnes (Sarthe), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Château de la Forêterie stands in Allonnes, in the Sarthe department, just a few kilometres from the centre of Le Mans. Built in the 1890s for a Parisian banker who wished to settle in his family's home region, this Renaissance style building has a turbulent history, having endured German occupation and a fire set by an SS unit in 1944. Left abandoned for decades, it has been undergoing gradual restoration since the early 2000s, led by descendants of its original owner.

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What to know

The château is not open for free general visits and only opens occasionally, notably during Heritage Days.
The building has been under restoration since the early 2000s, following a fire in 1944.
An information panel can be seen from the Boulevard Nature below the property, along the Sarthe river, for those unable to enter.
The town of Allonnes holds an open air cinema screening in front of the château every summer.
The site is in an urban area close to Le Mans, making it easy to reach without a long walk.

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Where this château is

Allonnes · Sarthe · Pays de la Loire

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Address

7 Av. du 19 Mars 1962, 72700 Allonnes

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Château phone number

+33 6 71 67 10 45

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de la Forêterie all year round ?: No, openings are occasional, mainly during Heritage Days or events organised with the town of Allonnes.
Why was the Château de la Forêterie left in ruins ?: A unit of the SS Das Reich division set it on fire in August 1944, destroying the roof and interior, and it remained abandoned for around 70 years.
Is the Château de la Forêterie being restored ?: Restoration has been under way since the early 2000s, led by a descendant of the original owner with specialised architects.
Where is the Château de la Forêterie located ?: It stands in Allonnes, in the Sarthe department, a few kilometres from the centre of Le Mans.