Can you visit the inside of the château de la Germonière?

No, the château remains private property and its interior is not open to visitors.

What remains of the former cotton mill?

The industrial buildings were demolished when the factory closed, only the early 19th century owner's house was kept and incorporated into the later building.

Why is the park listed as a historic monument?

It was listed in 2008 for its water features, island and main avenue, remnants of the water power once used by the mill.

Who built the current château?

The new U shaped building was designed by architect Trolliet after the mill closed at the end of the 19th century.

Château de la Germonière

Germonière Castle

Le Vast

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Where: Le Vast

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Château de la Germonière stands in Le Vast (Manche), in the Normandie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 19th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Le Vast, in the Manche department, the château de la Germonière stands on the site of a cotton mill founded in 1803 beside the Saire river. After the factory closed, the original industrial building was extended with a new U shaped wing designed by architect Trolliet, facing a redesigned park. The main interest today lies in the water network, once built to power the mill, later turned into a landscaped display of cascades and ponds.

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What to know

Only the park, with its water features, island and main avenue, is listed as a historic monument since 2008.
The château itself can only be viewed from the outside, as the buildings remain private property.
No opening hours or admission fees are published for an organised visit.
A visit mainly involves walking around the park's ponds and cascades.
There is no information available regarding wheelchair access or dogs.

Where this château is

Le Vast · Manche · Normandie

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Address

6 Rue des Cascades, 50630 Le Vast

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA50000059
Period of construction: first quarter of the 19th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of the château de la Germonière?: No, the château remains private property and its interior is not open to visitors.
What remains of the former cotton mill?: The industrial buildings were demolished when the factory closed, only the early 19th century owner's house was kept and incorporated into the later building.
Why is the park listed as a historic monument?: It was listed in 2008 for its water features, island and main avenue, remnants of the water power once used by the mill.
Who built the current château?: The new U shaped building was designed by architect Trolliet after the mill closed at the end of the 19th century.