When was Lonrai castle built?

The estate was created in the 17th century, but the complex as it stands today results from a complete redesign undertaken in the 19th century.

What makes the castle's grand salon noteworthy?

The grand salon features high-quality Pompeian-style woodwork brought there in 1863 by the comte Le Marois from his Parisian mansion and now listed as a historic monument.

Does the estate contain buildings other than the castle itself?

Yes: the property includes an old farm, a stud established in 1863 by Armand Donon, an orangery, greenhouses, a dovecote and several residential buildings.

Château de Lonrai

Lonrai Castle

Colombiers

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Where: Colombiers

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Château de Lonrai stands in Colombiers (Orne), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the 17th century in Orne, Lonrai is a large estate that extends far beyond the main building alone. Though substantially transformed in the 19th century, it preserves the layout of a major seigneurial complex: the castle itself, a working farm with agricultural outbuildings, and a stud farm established in 1863. The castle's grand salon features high-quality Pompeian-style woodwork, transferred there from a Paris townhouse in the late 19th century by the comte Le Marois, who undertook to enhance both the interior decoration and the grounds.

What to know

The property encompasses several protected buildings: the castle, farm with outbuildings, orangery, residential houses and stud facilities.
The site centers on a courtyard of honour surrounded by moats, with the walls and bridges included in the protected structures.
Visible remnants include the remains of a dovecote and greenhouses, including a large central conservatory.
The estate is accessed via the entrance known as the Marronniers gate, where the game keeper's lodge stands.

Where this château is

Colombiers · Orne · Normandie

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Address

2 Le Chateau, 61250 Lonrai

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA61000020
Period of construction: 17th century

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Normandy castles in 2 days from Caen

Frequently asked

When was Lonrai castle built?: The estate was created in the 17th century, but the complex as it stands today results from a complete redesign undertaken in the 19th century.
What makes the castle's grand salon noteworthy?: The grand salon features high-quality Pompeian-style woodwork brought there in 1863 by the comte Le Marois from his Parisian mansion and now listed as a historic monument.
Does the estate contain buildings other than the castle itself?: Yes: the property includes an old farm, a stud established in 1863 by Armand Donon, an orangery, greenhouses, a dovecote and several residential buildings.