Château de la Rongère, Historic castle in La Roche-Neuville, France
The castle stands on steep banks above the Mayenne River, featuring three wings built in Louis XIII, XIV, and XV architectural styles.
Since 1294, the feudal estate has remained within the same family lineage, passing from Macé de Quatrebarbes to the current Chavagnac descendants.
The French-style gardens, created in the early 18th century, follow Le Notre principles with four one-hectare squares separated by cross-forming paths.
Garden visits cost 5 euros for adults and 2.50 euros for children, while those under 12 enter free of charge.
A monumental tree-lined avenue leads from Saint-Sulpice village to the castle gardens, passing between two small utility pavilions.
Location: Houssay
Location: La Roche-Neuville
GPS coordinates: 47.90880,-0.71677
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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.
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