How old is the Château de Villers-en-Ouche?

The current building dates mainly from the first quarter of the 18th century, following a 17th-century reconstruction and later alterations.

Is the Château de Villers-en-Ouche a listed historic monument?

Yes, it is protected as a historic monument, with successive listings covering different parts of the estate.

What can be seen in the château's park?

The park retains an access avenue, a main courtyard, a west parterre, a dance circle and two garden follies known as the petit Trianon and petite Hollande.

Château de Villers-en-Ouche

Villers-en-Ouche Castle

Villers-en-Ouche

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Château de Villers-en-Ouche stands in Villers-en-Ouche (Orne), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 18th century, fourth quarter of the 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Château de Villers-en-Ouche stands a short distance from the village, in the Orne department. The present building is the result of successive alterations, from a 17th-century core to interior layouts reworked under Louis XVI. The estate retains a coherent set of outbuildings, gardens and garden follies, including two pavilions known as the petit Trianon and petite Hollande. An alcove bedroom on the first floor keeps wallpaper attributed to the Réveillon manufactory, dating from around 1780.

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What to know

The château is a classified historic monument, with several elements protected under distinct legal arrangements.
The estate includes a main courtyard, an access avenue, a west parterre and a dance circle, in addition to the château itself.
The dovecote and the two garden follies are among the protected features found on the grounds.
The alcove bedroom with its 18th-century wallpaper is a classified interior decor, separate from the rest of the building.

Where this château is

Villers-en-Ouche · Orne · Normandie

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Rte d'Anceins, 61550 La Ferté-en-Ouche

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Château phone number

+33 7 86 30 14 77

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00110968
Period of construction: first quarter of the 18th century, fourth quarter of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the Château de Villers-en-Ouche?: The current building dates mainly from the first quarter of the 18th century, following a 17th-century reconstruction and later alterations.
Is the Château de Villers-en-Ouche a listed historic monument?: Yes, it is protected as a historic monument, with successive listings covering different parts of the estate.
What can be seen in the château's park?: The park retains an access avenue, a main courtyard, a west parterre, a dance circle and two garden follies known as the petit Trianon and petite Hollande.
What is the alcove bedroom at the château?: It is a first-floor room with 18th-century wallpaper attributed to the Réveillon manufactory, classified for its decorative value.