When was the Château du Bourg-Saint-Léonard built?

The current château was built between 1763 and 1767, replacing a 13th-century manor house.

Is the château accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

Yes, the visit takes place on one level, with no stairs.

How long does the visit take?

The visit lasts about one hour.

Is there parking on site?

There is free parking near the gate, with space for coaches.

Château du Bourg-Saint-Léonard

Bourg-Saint-Léonard Castle

Gouffern en Auge

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €6
Child: Free
Reduced: €4

Free for Children under 10

Prices and tickets on the château’s website

Prices checked at the source on August 27, 2026

Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Gouffern en Auge

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Open within 20 km

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Château du Bourg-Saint-Léonard stands in Gouffern en Auge (Orne), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century). Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 27, 2026.

Built between 1763 and 1767 on the site of a former medieval manor, this château in the Orne department stands as an example of the classical architecture from the end of Louis XV's reign. Inside, visitors can see woodwork and tapestries inherited from the earlier manor house, along with paintings attributed to François Snyders. Set at the far end of a French formal garden, the estate also includes stables, an orangery and outbuildings once part of the village that vanished from this spot.

What to know

A visit to the interior takes about one hour.
The château is accessible at ground level, with no stairs.
Dogs are allowed in the park.
Free parking is available near the gate, with space for coaches.
The adult admission fee is 6 euros.

Practical information

Opening hours

Pendant les vacances de la Toussaint du 18 octobre au 2 novembre 2025: ouvert uniquement les week-ends, départs à 14h30 et 16h
Journées du patrimoine samedi 19 et dimanche 20 septembre 2026 entre 14h et 17h: visite libre et gratuite

Prices

Adult: €6
Child: Free
Reduced: €4

Free for Children under 10

Visit duration: 60 min
Wheelchair access: Ground floor accessible
Dogs: Allowed in the grounds
Parking: Free parking near the gate, space for coaches

Visit on the ground floor only → accessible but not up to current standards, stroller-friendly

On site

Toilets
Picnic area

Where this château is

Gouffern en Auge · Orne · Normandie

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Address

Gouffern en Auge, Orne

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00110752
Period of construction: 18th century

Coming up at this château

Wed, January 13
Visite sensorielle "Secrets et raffinement au château du Bourg-Saint-Léonard"
Orne

Itineraries

Normandy castles in 2 days from Caen

Frequently asked

Château du Bourg-Saint-Léonard: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €6. Child: free. Reduced: €4. Free for: children under 10.
When was the Château du Bourg-Saint-Léonard built?: The current château was built between 1763 and 1767, replacing a 13th-century manor house.
Is the château accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: Yes, the visit takes place on one level, with no stairs.
Can I bring my dog?: Dogs are allowed in the park.
How long does the visit take?: The visit lasts about one hour.
Is there parking on site?: There is free parking near the gate, with space for coaches.

Information verified on August 27, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website