Who lived at the château des Yveteaux ?

The poet Jean Vauquelin de la Fresnaye, a literary contemporary of Malherbe, resided at the château.

Why did the château's appearance change ?

Successive modifications, particularly a major intervention in 1910, substantially altered the structure and appearance of the building.

What protected elements compose the estate ?

The entrance pavilions, the northern façade and moat, the terrace with landing stage, the outbuildings including the chapel and 17th-century orangery, and the perimeter walls are protected as historical monuments.

Château des Yveteaux

Yveteaux Castle

Les Yveteaux

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Where: Les Yveteaux

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Château des Yveteaux stands in Les Yveteaux (Orne), in the Normandie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century, first quarter of the 20th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the 17th century and located in Les Yveteaux in Orne, the château des Yveteaux underwent major modifications, particularly in the early 20th century. It now extends in an L-shape around a moat that borders its northern façade. Two square towers frame a terrace with a landing stage, while outbuildings and a chapel complete the estate. The property once belonged to the poet Jean Vauquelin de la Fresnaye, a contemporary of Malherbe.

What to know

The château is listed as a historical monument, including its façades, roofs, the two entrance pavilions, the moat and the northern terrace.
The current appearance reflects major modifications undertaken in the 20th century that substantially altered its original design.
A western wing shown on historical plans was lost during successive transformations.
The orangery known as the Aurore Pavilion and the former gardens are included in the protected area.

Where this château is

Les Yveteaux · Orne · Normandie

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Address

61210 Les Yveteaux

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00110971
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century, first quarter of the 20th century

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Frequently asked

Who lived at the château des Yveteaux ?: The poet Jean Vauquelin de la Fresnaye, a literary contemporary of Malherbe, resided at the château.
Why did the château's appearance change ?: Successive modifications, particularly a major intervention in 1910, substantially altered the structure and appearance of the building.
What protected elements compose the estate ?: The entrance pavilions, the northern façade and moat, the terrace with landing stage, the outbuildings including the chapel and 17th-century orangery, and the perimeter walls are protected as historical monuments.