When was the château de Sourches built?

Dating from the 15th century, the château underwent major transformations between 1761 and 1780 under architect Pradel's direction, which gave it its current appearance.

What is protected at the château de Sourches?

The facades, roofing, courtyard, moat and chapel were listed in 1947; the interiors, terrace and farm buildings received additional protection in 2022.

Can the interior of the château be visited?

Information about visit arrangements is not available; direct contact with the owner is necessary.

Château de Sourches

Sourches Castle

Saint-Symphorien

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Château de Sourches stands in Saint-Symphorien (Sarthe), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Sourches, built in the 15th century in Saint-Symphorien, Sarthe, owes its present appearance to 18th-century transformations. Between 1761 and 1780, architect Pradel oversaw extensive works that gave the building its classical character. Listed as a historical monument, it retains its facades, roofing, courtyard, moat and chapel, along with its interior rooms and outbuildings.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 1947 for its external features, with an additional registration in 2022 extending protection to the interiors and outbuildings.
The entire estate, from the chapel to the farm buildings, benefits from legal protection, including the great terrace and the vaulted passage beneath it.
Visit conditions are not documented: direct contact with the site is recommended to learn about access arrangements and any programming.

Where this château is

Saint-Symphorien · Sarthe · Pays de la Loire

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Saint-Symphorien, Sarthe

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00109961
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century

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When was the château de Sourches built?: Dating from the 15th century, the château underwent major transformations between 1761 and 1780 under architect Pradel's direction, which gave it its current appearance.
What is protected at the château de Sourches?: The facades, roofing, courtyard, moat and chapel were listed in 1947; the interiors, terrace and farm buildings received additional protection in 2022.
Can the interior of the château be visited?: Information about visit arrangements is not available; direct contact with the owner is necessary.