Château de Courances

Château de Courances is a castle in Courances with a symmetrical H-shaped design and classical French architecture, surrounded by water features and formal gardens spread across multiple levels. The complex sits within extensive grounds that include various planted areas and water installations forming a unified composition.

The castle was built around 1630 by Claude Gallard and underwent major restoration work between 1873 and 1884 under architect Gabriel-Hippolyte Destailleur. This renovation shaped much of how the building looks today.

The grounds feature gardens in different styles, ranging from traditional French formal layouts to an early 20th-century Japanese garden created by Berthe de Béhague. You can experience these contrasts as you walk through the various planted areas.

The castle welcomes visitors through guided tours that let you explore the main building and the extensive gardens. Spring through autumn offers the best visiting season when the grounds are fully displayed.

During World War II, the property served military purposes, first as a German occupation site and later as Field Marshal Montgomery's headquarters. This lesser-known chapter left marks on the place's history.

Location: Courances

Accessibility: Acceso limitado en silla de ruedas

Address: Rue du Château

Opening Hours: Sábado-Domingo 14:00-18:00

Phone: +33164984693

Website: http://courances.net

GPS coordinates: 48.44103,2.46912

Latest update: December 22, 2025 18:38