Château de Pierre-Levée, Heritage castle in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France.
The castle features French formal gardens covering 7 hectares with Greek and Roman mythology statues, including figures of Hercules, Venus, and Apollo.
Construction of the castle began in 1770 when wealthy merchant Luc Pezot commissioned architect Nicolas Ducret to design a residence inspired by Versailles.
The castle grounds host summer performances involving 200 volunteers who reenact local history through sound and light shows lasting 80 minutes.
Visitors can explore the castle during July and August, with guided tours lasting one hour and options for dinner in the park before evening shows.
The name Pierre-Levée originates from two standing stones located near the castle, which previously marked this location before construction began.
Location: Les Sables-d'Olonne
Architects: Nicolas Ducret
GPS coordinates: 46.52830,-1.75015
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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