Who built the Montgommery castle?

Gabriel II de Montgommery, governor of Pontorson, had the new residence built around 1624 after his marriage to Suzanne de Bouquetôt.

Why is the Montgommery family linked to a king's death?

Gabriel I de Montgommery fatally wounded King Henri II during a jousting tournament, an accident that later led to his execution over his Protestant beliefs.

Is the Montgommery castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since a decree of 20 January 1923, with the facades and roofs of the small pavilion and outbuildings additionally listed in 1990.

Does the current building match the original design?

No, the original plan envisioned a much larger U-shaped complex, most of which was demolished in the early 19th century.

Château des Montgommery

Montgommery Castle

Ducey

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Château des Montgommery stands in Ducey (Manche), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Ducey, in the Manche department, the Montgommery castle preserves part of a 17th-century residence built by Gabriel II de Montgommery, son of the man who unintentionally caused the death of King Henri II. The surviving building, much smaller than the original project, has a central wing flanked by a terrace with a balcony and columns topped with Corinthian-style capitals. Inside, visitors can still see a double-revolution staircase, carved beam ceilings and a 17th-century fireplace.

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What to know

The castle stands in the town centre of Ducey, near the Sélune river, in the Manche department.
The building was split into two separate properties in the 1860s, which is why only part of it can be visited today.
The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 1923, with an additional listing for the small pavilion and outbuildings in 1990.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees or visit duration.

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Opening hours

Monday	10:00-18:00
Tuesday	10:00-18:00
Wednesday	10:00-18:00
Thursday	10:00-18:00
Friday	10:00-18:00
Saturday	10:00-18:00
Sunday (today)	10:00-18:00

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Where this château is

Ducey · Manche · Normandie

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4 Rue du Gén Leclerc, 50220 Ducey-Les Chéris

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+33 2 33 60 21 53

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00110393
Period of construction: 17th century

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Who built the Montgommery castle?: Gabriel II de Montgommery, governor of Pontorson, had the new residence built around 1624 after his marriage to Suzanne de Bouquetôt.
Why is the Montgommery family linked to a king's death?: Gabriel I de Montgommery fatally wounded King Henri II during a jousting tournament, an accident that later led to his execution over his Protestant beliefs.
Is the Montgommery castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since a decree of 20 January 1923, with the facades and roofs of the small pavilion and outbuildings additionally listed in 1990.
Does the current building match the original design?: No, the original plan envisioned a much larger U-shaped complex, most of which was demolished in the early 19th century.