Château de Courances

The château displays a symmetrical H-shaped design with classical French architecture, surrounded by water features and formal gardens spanning multiple levels.

Built around 1630 by Claude Gallard, the château underwent substantial restoration between 1873 and 1884 under the direction of architect Gabriel-Hippolyte Destailleur.

The estate incorporates different garden styles, from traditional French formal gardens to an early 20th-century Japanese hill-and-pond installation created by Berthe de Béhague.

The château opens its doors to visitors through guided tours, allowing access to both the main building and the extensive gardens from spring to autumn.

During World War II, the property served multiple military purposes, first as a German occupation site and later as Field Marshal Montgomery's headquarters.

Location: Courances

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Address: 15 Rue du Château 91490 Courances

Opening Hours: Saturday-Sunday 14:00-18:00

Phone: +33164984693

Website: http://courances.net

GPS coordinates: 48.44103,2.46912

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38