Château de Randan

The château features tall slate roofs, hexagonal towers, and a neoclassical chapel with polychrome brick walls situated within a 100-hectare park.

Designed by architect Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine in 1822, the castle served as a retreat for Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orleans, until a fire damaged it in 1925.

The property maintains a collection of 450 mounted animals that belonged to Ferdinand d'Orleans, displaying specimens from local and distant regions.

The Domain opens from April to November, offering guided tours through the castle ruins, gardens, greenhouses, orangerie, chapel, and historical kitchens.

The château grounds combine French and English landscaping principles, incorporating artificial ponds, meadows, and wooded areas across the extensive property.

Location: Randan

Architects: Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine

Architectural style: Renaissance

Website: http://domaine-randan.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.01528,3.35778

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41