Chateau d'Audour, 18th century castle in Dompierre-les-Ormes, France.
Description
Chateau d'Audour is an 18th century rectangular castle with two wings, outbuildings positioned to the east, and a square tower on the western side. The tower overlooks where a water feature once stood as part of the original estate design.
History
The castle was built in 1775 by architect Caristie, replacing an earlier structure damaged during regional conflicts. Under the ownership of Mathias-Claude de Damas, major developments expanded the property significantly.
Culture
The gardens were landscaped by French botanist Philippe de Vilmorin, who made substantial contributions to French horticulture through his design choices.
Practical
The castle and its grounds remain private property and closed to visitors since 1980. You can view the exterior from the surrounding area but cannot enter the buildings or park.
Did you know?
A canal stretching about 4.5 kilometers was dug in the 18th century to link the property with neighboring regional areas. This waterway project demonstrates how ambitious earlier owners were in connecting their estate to the surrounding landscape.
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