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Château du Fresne

Fresne Castle

Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire

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Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire

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Château du Fresne stands in Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château du Fresne stands in Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire, in the Maine-et-Loire department. Built in the 19th century, it was once the home of René Gasnier, a local figure in the early days of French aviation, who lived there until his death. Set within a five-hectare park, the building now operates as a guest house rather than a monument open for public touring.

What to know

  • The château currently operates as a guest house rather than a site with set visiting hours.
  • The grounds cover a five-hectare park including woodland, meadow and walking paths.
  • One area of the property is dedicated to René Gasnier, a local pioneer of aviation.
  • No verified information gives a public visiting fee or duration.
  • The property is not recorded as a protected historic monument.

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Where this château is

Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

2 Rue des Frères Gasnier, 49080 Bouchemaine

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Château phone number

+33 2 41 34 98 24

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château du Fresne?
The property operates as a private guest house and is not set up as a monument open for public touring.
Who was René Gasnier?
He was a local sportsman from the Angers area who became one of the main promoters of aviation in France, and he lived in this château until his death.
Is the château du Fresne a protected historic monument?
No historic monument protection is recorded for this building.
Where is the château du Fresne located?
It is located in Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire, in the Maine-et-Loire department.

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