Can you visit the château of Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly?

No, it is a private property closed to the public; only the facade can be seen from outside.

How old is the château?

The current Renaissance manor was built in 1569, on the site of an earlier stronghold.

Who built the château?

Georges de Mathan, governor of Saint-Lô, and his wife Claude des Asses, in 1569.

Is the château a protected monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since an order dated 19 December 1944.

Where is the château of Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly located?

At the entrance of the village of Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly, in the Manche department, near Saint-Lô.

Château de Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly

Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly

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Where: Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly

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Château de Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly stands in Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly (Manche), in the Normandie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château of Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly stands at the entrance of the village near Saint-Lô, on the site of a medieval stronghold destroyed after the Hundred Years' War. Built in 1569 by Georges de Mathan and his wife Claude des Asses, the Renaissance manor features an octagonal tower, steep dormer windows with pediments and an emblazoned entrance pavilion. Still owned by the Mathan family since the 14th century, it is a private property not open to visitors, though its facade can be seen from outside.

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What to know

The château is a private property and cannot be visited inside.
Only the facade and surroundings can be glimpsed from the road.
The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 1944.
No opening hours or admission fees apply since there is no interior access.
The house stands close to Saint-Lô, in the Manche department.

Where this château is

Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly · Manche · Normandie

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Address

50810 Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00110596

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château of Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly?: No, it is a private property closed to the public; only the facade can be seen from outside.
How old is the château?: The current Renaissance manor was built in 1569, on the site of an earlier stronghold.
Who built the château?: Georges de Mathan, governor of Saint-Lô, and his wife Claude des Asses, in 1569.
Is the château a protected monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since an order dated 19 December 1944.
Where is the château of Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly located?: At the entrance of the village of Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly, in the Manche department, near Saint-Lô.