Château de la Fresnaye

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Château de la Fresnaye stands in Falaise (Calvados), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de la Fresnaye stands in the commune of Falaise, in the Calvados department, and dates from the 17th century. Its main façade, library and staircase, along with several Louis XV reception rooms — the grand salon, bedroom and boudoir — reflect an aristocratic way of life that has endured through the centuries. The site is also linked to the birth, in 1567, of Nicolas Vauquelin des Yveteaux, son of the poet Jean Vauquelin de La Fresnaye.

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What to know

• The château is protected as a historic monument, with the listing covering the façade, the library, the staircase and several Louis XV-style rooms.
• Details on opening hours, admission fees and access conditions are not provided here.
• The château is located in Falaise, in the Calvados department, making it easy to combine with a wider visit of the area.
• The visit appears to focus mainly on the exterior architecture and certain protected interiors, rather than the whole estate.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Falaise · Calvados · Normandie

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Address

Rue Georges Clemenceau, 14700 Falaise

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Château phone number

+33 2 31 90 45 88

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00111310

Period of construction

17th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

Is the château de la Fresnaye open to the public?

The available information does not specify opening days or hours.

What architectural style does the château show?

The château dates from the 17th century and features interiors in the Louis XV style, including the grand salon and boudoir.

Why is the château de la Fresnaye notable?

It is linked to the 1567 birth of Nicolas Vauquelin des Yveteaux and has been listed as a historic monument since 1958.

Where is the château de la Fresnaye located?

It stands in the commune of Falaise, in the Calvados department.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q2971239
• Mérimée PA00111310

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