Château d'Aunay-les-Bois, late 16th-century château in Aunay-les-Bois, Normandy, France

Château d'Aunay-les-Bois is a late 16th-century residence rebuilt between 1560 and 1590 by René de Bonvoust. It consists of a vast main block under a tall pyramidal roof, flanked by narrow square pavilions. The pale stone facade has two rows of shuttered windows, a central door with a small balcony, and curved slate roofs on the end pavilions.

Rebuilt between 1560 and 1590 by René de Bonvoust, a fervent supporter of the Catholic League, the château remained in the hands of the Bonvoust family until the late 18th century. Its facades and roofs were listed as historical monuments on 22 July 1971. In 1998 it belonged to the Count of Romanet de Beaune, a descendant of the Bonvousts.

The château takes its name from the commune of Aunay-les-Bois, in the Orne. René de Bonvoust, a committed member of the Catholic League, rebuilt it between 1560 and 1590, and it stayed with the Bonvoust marquises until the end of the 18th century. In 1998 it belonged to the Count of Romanet de Beaune, a descendant of the Bonvoust family.

The building is currently closed to visitors due to significant damage from fires that occurred in recent years. You can view the exterior and architectural details from the surrounding grounds while restoration work continues.

The castle sustained severe damage from fires in 2021 and 2022 that destroyed parts of the interior, leaving it dependent on donations and community support for its restoration. This situation highlights the challenges faced by many historical properties in preserving their heritage without adequate financial resources.