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Château de La Varenne

Varenne Castle

Orée d'Anjou

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Where
Orée d'Anjou

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Château de La Varenne stands in Orée d'Anjou (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second quarter of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Château de La Varenne stands in the commune of Orée d'Anjou, in Maine-et-Loire. Built between 1840 and 1845 for the de La Bourdonnaye family under master builder François Léon Liberge, it retains a grand staircase and ground floor reception rooms with their original decor. The building has been converted into private apartments and can today only be seen from the outside.

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What to know

  • The château has been converted into private apartments and is not open to visitors.
  • Only the facades, roofs and surroundings can be glimpsed from the public road.
  • The interior, including the grand staircase and ground floor decor, is not accessible to the public.
  • There are no visiting hours or admission fees since this is a private residential property.

Where this château is

Orée d'Anjou · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

Orée d'Anjou, Maine-et-Loire

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00109452
Period of construction
second quarter of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de La Varenne?
No, it is now a private property divided into apartments and is not open to visitors.
Who built the Château de La Varenne?
It was built for the de La Bourdonnaye family under master builder François Léon Liberge.
When was the Château de La Varenne built?
Construction took place between 1840 and 1845, in the second quarter of the 19th century.
Is the Château de La Varenne a listed historic monument?
Yes, it has been listed since 1992, notably for its facades, roofs, grand staircase and ground floor decor.

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Sources

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

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