Château de Sourches, Classical château in Saint-Symphorien, France
The neoclassical Château de Sourches stands 25 kilometers west of Le Mans, featuring stone facades and symmetrical architecture across its extensive grounds.
Built between 1761 and 1786 under architect Gabriel de Lestrade, the château served as residence for Louis II du Bouchet de Sourches, Marquis de Sourches.
During World War II, the château cellars protected numerous artworks and furnishings from the Louvre and Palace of Versailles collections.
The Conservatoire de la Pivoine at Château de Sourches maintains a collection of 3021 peony plants, with peak flowering season occurring in May.
The château transformed into an animal nutrition research center in the 1950s under Louis Charles Marie de Pérusse des Cars, the 6th Duke of Cars.
Location: Saint-Symphorien
Architects: Gabriel de Lestrade
Website: https://www.chateaudesourches.com/
Address: Sourches
Website: https://chateaudesourches.com
GPS coordinates: 48.08150,-0.10230
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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