Château de la Maroutière

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Château de la Maroutière stands in Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne (Mayenne), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Maroutière is a 13th-century castle located in Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne. Listed as a historical monument, it retains its original facades and rooflines, along with an octagonal tower featuring a spiral staircase. The building contains six period fireplaces distributed across four levels, evidence of its architectural development and successive occupancy.

What to know

• Visit conditions and access are not documented: contact the site directly for details.
• The octagonal tower with its spiral staircase is a remarkable feature of the interior architecture.
• The six preserved period fireplaces are precisely located across the levels: ground and first floor (2), second floor (1), third floor (2), fourth floor (1).

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne · Mayenne · Pays de la Loire

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Address

53200 Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne

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

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Château phone number

+33 6 48 71 98 38

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Heritage status

Registered historic monument (inscrit)

Mérimée record PA00109593

Period of construction

13th century, 15th century

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Frequently asked

Which elements of the castle are protected as historical monuments?

The facades, rooflines, spiral staircase in the octagonal tower, and six period fireplaces distributed across four levels have been listed since 1978.

Is it open for visits?

Visit conditions are not specified: contact the castle directly to learn about access arrangements.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q22962422
• Mérimée PA00109593
• Official website

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