Can you visit the inside of the Château de Lorrière?

No, only the gardens and the exterior grounds are open to visitors, the manor house remains a private residence.

How old is the Château de Lorrière?

The main building dates from the second half of the 15th century, was enlarged in the 19th century and further altered between 1922 and 1939.

Who built the Château de Lorrière?

According to local tradition, Marguerite de Lorrière had the manor built after the Hundred Years' War.

Where is the Château de Lorrière located?

It stands in Dissé-sous-le-Lude, in Sarthe, right on the boundary with Maine-et-Loire, between Le Lude and Noyant.

Is the Château de Lorrière a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since an order of 3 December 2001 covering the manor house, the chapel, the dovecote and the garden with its retaining walls.

Château de Lorrière

Lorrière Castle

Dissé-sous-le-Lude

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €5
Child: Free

Free for enfants jusqu'à 21 ans

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Where: Dissé-sous-le-Lude

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Château de Lorrière stands in Dissé-sous-le-Lude (Sarthe), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 15th century, 19th century). Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

At Dissé-sous-le-Lude, on the boundary between Sarthe and Maine-et-Loire, the Château de Lorrière stands above the small valley of the Marconne river, its origins dating to the 15th century. Built after the Hundred Years' War and enlarged in the 19th century by the Bernard de la Frégeolière family, it retains a hexagonal tower, a dovecote and a chapel with stained glass. Visitors today explore the surroundings and the gardens, laid out in French-style terraces in the 1920s spirit, extending towards a menhir, a dolmen and an old mill.

What to know

Only the gardens and the exterior of the château can be visited, the interior of the manor house is not open to the public.
Visits can be made freely or with commentary on request.
The estate lies exactly on the boundary between Sarthe and Maine-et-Loire, between Le Lude and Noyant.
Walks lead to a nearby menhir, a dolmen and an old mill.
The site has been listed as a historic monument since the inscription order of 3 December 2001.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 01 avril 2025 au 02 novembre 2026: 10h00-13h00, 14h30-18h30 (sauf samedi)
du 17 au 18 octobre 2026: 10h00-18h00

Prices

Adult: €5
Child: Free

Free for enfants jusqu'à 21 ans

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Dissé-sous-le-Lude · Sarthe · Pays de la Loire

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Laurière, 72800 Le Lude

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA72000018
Period of construction: second half of the 15th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

Château de Lorrière: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €5. Child: free. Free for: enfants jusqu'à 21 ans.
Can you visit the inside of the Château de Lorrière?: No, only the gardens and the exterior grounds are open to visitors, the manor house remains a private residence.
How old is the Château de Lorrière?: The main building dates from the second half of the 15th century, was enlarged in the 19th century and further altered between 1922 and 1939.
Who built the Château de Lorrière?: According to local tradition, Marguerite de Lorrière had the manor built after the Hundred Years' War.
Where is the Château de Lorrière located?: It stands in Dissé-sous-le-Lude, in Sarthe, right on the boundary with Maine-et-Loire, between Le Lude and Noyant.
Is the Château de Lorrière a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since an order of 3 December 2001 covering the manor house, the chapel, the dovecote and the garden with its retaining walls.