Château de Craon, 18th-century castle in Craon, France.
The white stone castle features a neoclassical facade with Louis XVI architectural elements, complemented by French gardens and a 42-hectare English park.
Built between 1773 and 1779 under architect Pierre Pommeyrol for the Marquis d'Armaillé, the castle endured multiple sieges during the French Revolution.
The castle interior maintains its original 18th-century reception rooms with period furniture and decorative elements that showcase French aristocratic lifestyle.
Visitors can explore the castle grounds from April 1st to November 1st, with facilities including free parking, WiFi access, and breakfast services.
The property contains specialized structures including a 19th-century ice house, a laundry facility, and a chapel integrated within the extensive garden layout.
Location: Craon
GPS coordinates: 47.85270,-0.95039
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
Mayenne's historical sites include medieval castles, fortresses, religious buildings, and museums. The natural areas consist of Mont des Avaloirs, the prehistoric caves of Saulges, public gardens, and parks. Visitors can explore military and civil architecture from the 9th to the 18th century, art collections, archaeological sites, and natural landscapes typical of the region.
Château de La Boissière
8 km
Tour du Val d'Or
5.1 km
Halles de Craon
590 m
Maison forte de l'Épronnière
7.1 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Livré-la-Touche
3.9 km
Prieuré Saint-Clément de Craon
1.2 km
Manoir de la Joubardière
6.4 km
Manoir de Chauvigné
6.1 km
Église Saint-Martin de La Selle-Craonnaise
7 km
Grange seigneuriale de Chéripeau
8.1 km
Église Saint-Martin de Ballots
8.7 km
St. Martin church (Saint-Martin-du-Limet)
6.7 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Bouchamps-lès-Craon
5.3 km
Pierres de la Cahorie
7.8 km
Église Saint-Martin d'Athée
3.9 km
Église Saint-Martin de Niafles
4 km
Église Saint-Martin de Pommerieux
5.1 km
Église Saint-Martin de Chérancé
6.5 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Denazé
5.9 km
Église Saint-Nicolas de Craon
474 m
Église Saint-Clément de Craon
1.1 km
Église Saint-Martin de La Chapelle-Craonnaise
5.8 km
Église Saint-Martin de Simplé
8.3 km
Chapelle du monastère des bénédictines du Saint-Sacrement de Craon
541 m
Chapelle du cimetière de Pommerieux
4.7 km
Chapelle du cimetière de Denazé
5.8 km
Grenier à sel
679 m
Chapelle Saint-Denis de Blochet
1.7 kmReviews
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