Château de Beaumesnil, Historic castle in Mesnil-en-Ouche, France.
Château de Beaumesnil showcases 17th-century Baroque architecture with richly decorated brick and stone facades, surrounded by precisely designed French gardens spanning four hectares that include a water mirror and structured landscaped areas for visitor exploration.
Construction began in 1633, making this Baroque castle a testament to early 17th-century architectural craftsmanship, while its library houses a precious collection of ancient bindings that illustrate the commitment to preserving historical and artistic heritage from that era.
The castle features exhibitions on gastronomy history and table arts, a gallery dedicated to famous chefs, and seasonal themed events including Haunted Nights and evening markets with local producers that celebrate regional culinary traditions and folklore.
Visits are available Thursday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and weekends from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, with reduced rates for visitors aged 12 to 25 and free admission for children under 4 years old.
The château organizes caramel-making demonstrations by reservation, Cluedo-style murder mystery investigations in February, and maintains a gourmet shop offering local specialties to complement visitors' culinary and historical experience at this classified historical monument.
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