Château de Miromesnil
Château de Miromesnil, Louis XIII style castle in Tourville-sur-Arques, France.
Description
Château de Miromesnil is a Louis XIII-style castle in Normandy built with red brick and white stone, featuring a prominent central tower with multiple chimneys. The structure displays balanced symmetrical proportions surrounded by manicured gardens that complement its formal design.
History
The castle became prominent during Louis XVI's reign when Armand Thomas Hue de Miromesnil served as keeper of the royal seals until 1797. This connection to royal authority shaped its standing during France's most turbulent period.
Culture
Writer Guy de Maupassant was born here in 1850 and spent his childhood in these rooms, making the castle a place of literary pilgrimage. Visitors can walk through the spaces connected to his life and see how a noble household functioned during the 19th century.
Practical
Visits are available from April through September with guided tours lasting about an hour and a half explaining the architecture and gardens. It is best to check opening times beforehand since availability varies seasonally.
Did you know?
The property maintains an extensive vegetable garden that preserves and practices traditional French cultivation methods from centuries past. Visitors can observe how such gardens operate and what produce was historically grown there.
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