Can you visit the château du Duc de Dino?

The building houses an association and is not open for regular visits, though its facades and park can be seen from outside.

Who built the château du Duc de Dino?

The banker Léopold Sée had it built from 1878 to designs by architect Pierre Victor Cuvillier, before the Duke and Duchess of Dino later enlarged the property.

Why is the château named after the Duke of Dino?

It takes its name from the Duke of Dino, who owned it in the late 19th century with his wife Adèle Livingston-Stevens, after buying it from the original builder.

Is the château a listed historic monument?

The whole property, including its park and outbuildings, has been listed since 2022, and two of its bathrooms were further classified in 2024.

Château du duc de Dino

Montmorency

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Where: Montmorency

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Château du Duc de Dino stands in Montmorency (Val-d'Oise), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 19th century). No visits are on record for this building.

In Montmorency, this late 19th century château brings together two distinct building campaigns, one led by the banker Léopold Sée and the other by the Duke and Duchess of Dino, whose name it bears. Inspired by Italian Renaissance architecture, the building stands out for its two main wings and extensive outbuildings, as well as unusual interior features for the period, including a Moorish bathroom and a Japanese-style bathroom. The surrounding park still bears traces of this layered history, down to the duke's intertwined initials worked into the gate.

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What to know

The château is currently occupied by a child protection association, which limits access mainly to what can be seen from outside or during occasional openings.
The whole property, château, outbuildings and park, has been a listed historic monument since 2022, with an additional classification in 2024 for two exceptional bathrooms.
No verified information is available regarding regular opening hours or admission fees.
The site lies close to the Montmorency forest and Lake Enghien, in a wooded setting suited to walking around the park.
The heritage interest concerns both the exterior architecture, facades and roofs, and remarkable interior features such as the Moorish bathroom.

Where this château is

Montmorency · Val-d'Oise · Île-de-France

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74 Av. Charles de Gaulle, 95160 Montmorency

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA95000024
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château du Duc de Dino?: The building houses an association and is not open for regular visits, though its facades and park can be seen from outside.
Who built the château du Duc de Dino?: The banker Léopold Sée had it built from 1878 to designs by architect Pierre Victor Cuvillier, before the Duke and Duchess of Dino later enlarged the property.
Why is the château named after the Duke of Dino?: It takes its name from the Duke of Dino, who owned it in the late 19th century with his wife Adèle Livingston-Stevens, after buying it from the original builder.
Is the château a listed historic monument?: The whole property, including its park and outbuildings, has been listed since 2022, and two of its bathrooms were further classified in 2024.