Château Dranem, Heritage château in Ris-Orangis, France.

Château Dranem, also called château de Ris, stands near route nationale 7 on avenue Rigny in Ris-Orangis. The long building has pale cream walls and a dark grey mansard roof; its left section is lower and set back, with a projecting entrance bay, a rounded door and a balcony above. The taller central block carries a triangular pediment with a round window, and stone steps descend at the right.

The first record of the château dates to 1159, when it belonged to the Faucon family, whose arms became those of the town. It was rebuilt under Louis XV. Napoleon considered buying it in 1797, but Count Andréossy, son of François Andréossy, acquired it in 1802. In 1911 Armand Ménard, known as Dranem, bought it and turned it into the Fondation Dranem.

The château became a refuge for stage performers and artists at the end of their working lives starting in 1911. It represents a historical commitment to caring for people who had devoted their careers to entertaining others.

The grounds are fully walkable with paths through the park that are easy to navigate. The outdoor areas are accessible year-round, though comfortable footwear is recommended when exploring the gardens and terraces.

The avenue leading to the château, avenue Rigny, is named after Admiral Henri de Rigny, a 19th-century French politician who won the Battle of Navarin and served as a minister under Louis-Philippe. The street name thus ties the property to a naval victory and to the July Monarchy government.