Château des Feugerets

Château des Feugerets is a castle in La Chapelle-Souëf with four towers, one built in 1505 that served as a dungeon, and a Louis XIII style terrace with balustrades overlooking the medieval courtyard. The layout combines defensive features from its early years with later additions that shaped its present form.

Construction began between 1550 and 1570 under Bertrand des Feugerets, incorporating existing fortifications and two entrance pavilions completed in 1560. This initial phase established the core structure upon which later transformations were built.

Inside, wooden panels carved in Louis XVI style decorate the rooms, while a chapel built in 1855 shows the religious tastes of residents from that period. These details reveal how people lived and what mattered to them at different times.

The castle welcomes visitors from May through September with guided tours that help you understand the property and its features. Guests wanting to stay longer can find rooms available on site, along with a swimming pool.

The original French garden, documented in a 1660 land registry plan, was transformed into an English garden around 1830 when the orangery was built. This shift shows how garden tastes changed across Europe during that era.

Location: La Chapelle-Souëf

Location: Appenai-sous-Bellême

Address: Les Feugerets

GPS coordinates: 48.33558,0.59036

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21