Château de Louvois

Château de Louvois is a grand residence in Val-de-Livre featuring a classical pavilion from the 19th century surrounded by moats, gates, and an orangery within enclosing walls. The entire property is set within a designed landscape that shapes its visual character.

Michel Le Tellier purchased the property in 1656 and transformed a medieval fortress into a noble residence. The gardens were subsequently designed by Michel Le Bouteux, reshaping the overall character of the grounds.

The gardens display classical French design with geometric flower beds and water features that shape how the grounds are organized and experienced.

The property is privately owned by the Laurent-Perrier champagne house since 1989 and remains closed to the public. Visitors can view the exterior walls and gates from outside but cannot access the grounds themselves.

The entrance gate displays exceptional ironwork craftsmanship and represents some of the finest historical French metalwork artistry. This level of detail in the metalwork is rarely appreciated by casual observers passing by.

Location: Val-de-Livre

GPS coordinates: 49.10510,4.11920

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49