Is the château de la Mare open to visitors?

The available information does not mention opening hours or visiting conditions.

Who owned the château de la Mare?

The estate belonged from 1907 to the father of Christian Dior, then was bought in 1933 by the town of Saint-Ouen.

Why is the château de la Mare protected as a historic monument?

The facades and roofs of the former infirmary, known as la Sapinière, have been listed as a historic monument since 2012.

What role did the château play during the Second World War?

It housed Dwight D. Eisenhower's staff, who resided on the grounds, along with a telephone exchange and a nearby airfield.

Colonie de vacances de la ville de Saint-Ouen

Jullouville

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Jullouville

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Sleep nearby

Château de la Mare stands in Jullouville (Manche), in the Normandie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 20th century). No visits are on record for this building.

The château de la Mare stands in Jullouville, on the former commune of Bouillon, in the Manche département. The estate was bought in 1907 by the father of Christian Dior, before the town of Saint-Ouen turned it into a children's holiday camp in 1933. Visitors can see a distinctive complex combining the original château with industrial-style buildings of reinforced concrete, granite and two-toned brick. During the Second World War, Dwight D. Eisenhower's staff were based here, and the general himself lived on the grounds.

Written from Château de la Mare (Jullouville)

Where this château is

Jullouville · Manche · Normandie

Map of the area around Château de la Mare

Loading the map…

This châteauChâteaux within 40 km

Address

Jullouville, Manche

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

Get directions View on a map

Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA50000082
Period of construction: first half of the 20th century

Itineraries

Normandy châteaux in 2 days

In pictures

Frequently asked

Is the château de la Mare open to visitors?: The available information does not mention opening hours or visiting conditions.
Who owned the château de la Mare?: The estate belonged from 1907 to the father of Christian Dior, then was bought in 1933 by the town of Saint-Ouen.
Why is the château de la Mare protected as a historic monument?: The facades and roofs of the former infirmary, known as la Sapinière, have been listed as a historic monument since 2012.
What role did the château play during the Second World War?: It housed Dwight D. Eisenhower's staff, who resided on the grounds, along with a telephone exchange and a nearby airfield.