Who built the château du duc d'Épernon?

It was built by Jean-Louis de Nogaret de La Valette, duke of Épernon, in the first half of the 17th century, on the site of a medieval fortress.

What remains of the original interior decoration?

The painted panelling of the ground-floor room, though listed, was destroyed by fire.

Where is the château located?

In Fontenay-Trésigny, Seine-et-Marne, facing the church of Saint-Martin.

Can the park be seen?

The park appears on the preliminary inventory of notable gardens.

Château du duc d'Épernon

duc d'Épernon Castle

Fontenay-Trésigny

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Château du duc d'Épernon stands in Fontenay-Trésigny (Seine-et-Marne), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Fontenay-Trésigny, in Seine-et-Marne, the château du duc d'Épernon stands on the site of a medieval stronghold, rebuilt in the 16th century and later turned into a pleasure residence by Jean-Louis de Nogaret de La Valette in the first half of the 17th century. It sits on the banks of the Bréon, facing the church of Saint-Martin, within the former fortified town. Its façades, roofs and a ground-floor room are protected as a historic monument, while the outbuildings, dovecote and moats were listed in 1991.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 7 October 1963 for its façades, roofs and a ground-floor room.
The painted wood panelling that once decorated this room was destroyed by fire.
The outbuildings, the three-storey dovecote, the courtyards and the moats have been registered as historic monuments since 1991.
The château's park appears on the preliminary inventory of notable gardens.
The château stands in the centre of Fontenay-Trésigny, facing the church of Saint-Martin.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	07:00-22:30
Tuesday	07:00-22:30
Wednesday	07:00-22:30
Thursday (today)	07:00-22:30
Friday	07:00-22:30
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

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Where this château is

Fontenay-Trésigny · Seine-et-Marne · Île-de-France

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Address

Aux 3 Valets, 58 Rue Bertaux, 77610 Fontenay-Trésigny

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00087006
Period of construction: first half of the 17th century

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Who built the château du duc d'Épernon?: It was built by Jean-Louis de Nogaret de La Valette, duke of Épernon, in the first half of the 17th century, on the site of a medieval fortress.
Since when has the château been listed as a historic monument?: Since 7 October 1963.
What remains of the original interior decoration?: The painted panelling of the ground-floor room, though listed, was destroyed by fire.
Where is the château located?: In Fontenay-Trésigny, Seine-et-Marne, facing the church of Saint-Martin.
Can the park be seen?: The park appears on the preliminary inventory of notable gardens.