Château du Bois-Bide

Château du Bois-Bide is a castle featuring neo-Louis XIII architecture defined by two asymmetrical pavilions, one rectangular facing north and one polygonal facing south. The private estate encompasses the main castle, an orangery, dovecote, stables, and a park with monumental gateways and multiple terraces.

The castle was first built in the mid-17th century, then underwent major architectural changes beginning in 1883 that shaped its current appearance. These modifications redefined both the exterior facades and the interior layout of the building.

The grand salon displays woodwork adorned with damask silk panels and a coffered ceiling painted with allegorical scenes by Auguste Jobbé-Duval that reflect the family's artistic taste. These decorative elements shape the room's character and reveal how the inhabitants expressed their refinement through interior design.

Access to the grounds is limited since this remains a private property not open to the public. Visitors can view the castle and appreciate the garden architecture and exterior from public pathways surrounding the estate.

The grounds were redesigned in 1910 by Henri Nivet, blending 18th-century French garden design with a vegetable garden established in 1890. This mix of older and later additions reveals how the owners adapted the landscape to their changing needs.

Location: Pocé-les-Bois

GPS coordinates: 48.10740,-1.26866

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:24