When was this château built?

The main construction dates from the 16th century. The horseshoe staircase and its covered loggia were added in the 17th century.

What makes this château distinctive?

Its rectangular layout with a lateral wing featuring mullioned windows, and particularly its horseshoe staircase leading to a covered loggia, represent an unusual arrangement for its period.

Château des Galeries

Galeries Castle

Bricquebec-en-Cotentin

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Where: Bricquebec-en-Cotentin

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Château des Galeries stands in Bricquebec-en-Cotentin (Manche), in the Normandie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château des Galeries is a small 16th-century building in Bricquebec-en-Cotentin, arranged in a rectangular layout with a lateral wing. Its distinctive design reflects an unusual arrangement for its era, particularly the horseshoe staircase leading to a covered loggia topped with an imperial roof, added in the 17th century.

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1958, with protection covering its facades, roofs and notable staircase.
The building is modest in scale, with its architectural interest concentrated on specific features rather than spanning a large area.

Where this château is

Bricquebec-en-Cotentin · Manche · Normandie

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Bricquebec-en-Cotentin, Manche

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00110345
Period of construction: 16th century

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Frequently asked

When was this château built?: The main construction dates from the 16th century. The horseshoe staircase and its covered loggia were added in the 17th century.
What makes this château distinctive?: Its rectangular layout with a lateral wing featuring mullioned windows, and particularly its horseshoe staircase leading to a covered loggia, represent an unusual arrangement for its period.