When was the current castle built?

Between 1648 and 1660, replacing an older feudal stronghold destroyed in 1628.

What can be seen inside?

A stone staircase with wrought-iron railings, period wood panelling, and the remains of a decorated chapel in one of the side pavilions.

Who created the entrance gates?

They are attributed to Chrétien, a master ironsmith of seventeenth-century Normandy.

Château de Rabodanges

Rabodanges Castle

Rabodanges

Access

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Where: Rabodanges

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château de Rabodanges stands in Rabodanges (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 between 1648 and 1660 in Normandy, Château de Rabodanges stands on the site of a feudal fortress destroyed by order of Richelieu. This stone building displays classical proportions, with a rectangular main block flanked by two projecting square pavilions and crowned by a pediment bearing the family arms and a belltower. Inside, a stone staircase features period wrought-iron railings, while two side pavilions contain the remnants of a decorated chapel and the former chaplain's residence.

What to know

The castle holds the status of protected historical monument, which preserves it but requires you to verify current access conditions before visiting.
The building dates from the seventeenth century and features interiors renovated between the two world wars, particularly its wood panelling.
The entrance gates are attributed to Chrétien, a renowned Normandy master ironsmith.

Where this château is

Rabodanges · Orne · Normandie

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Address

61210 Putanges-le-Lac

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

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00110894
Period of construction: 17th century

Itineraries

Normandy castles in 2 days from Caen

Frequently asked

When was the current castle built?: Between 1648 and 1660, replacing an older feudal stronghold destroyed in 1628.
What can be seen inside?: A stone staircase with wrought-iron railings, period wood panelling, and the remains of a decorated chapel in one of the side pavilions.
Who created the entrance gates?: They are attributed to Chrétien, a master ironsmith of seventeenth-century Normandy.