Château de Mongenan, Neoclassical castle with botanical garden in Portets, France
The Château de Mongenan features symmetrical architecture with detailed stone facades, large windows, and geometric garden layouts incorporating multiple plant varieties.
Baron de Gasq constructed the château in 1736 and established its gardens in 1741, following the principles of botanist Linnaeus and philosopher Rousseau.
The castle houses a museum dedicated to Freemasonry and maintains an extensive collection of 18th-century artifacts that represent French aristocratic life.
Visitors can explore the botanical gardens, participate in guided tours of the castle, and examine the historical furniture collections throughout the year.
The gardens contain specific plants used in perfume making, including tuberoses and jasmine, along with vegetables and fruit trees from the 1700s.
Location: Portets
Official opening: 1741
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Website: http://www.chateaudemongenan.com/historique.htm
Website: http://chateaudemongenan.com/historique.htm
GPS coordinates: 44.69611,-0.43083
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
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