When was the castle built?

The keep and main buildings date from the late 16th century. Significant restoration and additions took place in the early 19th century, notably the orangery and gardener's house.

What is a Philibert Delorme roof frame?

This is a carpentry technique developed during the Renaissance by architect Philibert Delorme. One of the farm buildings on the estate preserves an example of this construction method.

Domaine des Arcis

Meslay-du-Maine

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Where: Meslay-du-Maine

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Domaine des Arcis stands in Meslay-du-Maine (Mayenne), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 16th century, 18th century, first half of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Domaine des Arcis is an architectural ensemble from the second half of the 16th century, located in Meslay-du-Maine, Mayenne. Its keep and outbuildings date from the late 16th century. Early 19th-century restoration work restored the interior decoration and added an orangery and gardener's house to the complex.

What to know

The estate encompasses several protected buildings: the keep, the main residence, a domed tower, service buildings, and farm structures from the 18th and 19th centuries.
One of the farm buildings features timber framing in the style of Philibert Delorme, showcasing a notable 16th-century architectural technique.
The site includes gardens, paths and a pond, forming a landscape ensemble that complements the castle's architecture.

Where this château is

Meslay-du-Maine · Mayenne · Pays de la Loire

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53170

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00109563
Period of construction: second half of the 16th century, 18th century, first half of the 19th century

Frequently asked

When was the castle built?: The keep and main buildings date from the late 16th century. Significant restoration and additions took place in the early 19th century, notably the orangery and gardener's house.
What is a Philibert Delorme roof frame?: This is a carpentry technique developed during the Renaissance by architect Philibert Delorme. One of the farm buildings on the estate preserves an example of this construction method.