Château de la Fresnaye

Falaise, France

Château de la Fresnaye was built in the 17th century. The estate was acquired in 1640 by Nicolas Vauquelin and three manor buildings were mentioned in document dated to 1678. The main building was rebuilt in 1750. The beautiful English style park surrounds the castle.

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Rue Georges Clemenceau 42, Falaise, France
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Founded: 17th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

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3.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Daniel Benoit (2 years ago)
Parc agréable
Damien Thierry (2 years ago)
A decouvrir avec de grande etendue autour tres agreable
Mathilde Bras (2 years ago)
Magnifique endroit, la salle du pressoir prête un cadré plein de charme à vos événements et le parc permet à vos invités de se promener et de jouer avec leurs enfants.
ALAIN GARDERES (2 years ago)
Pour un vide grenier. Chacun son opinion
Martin Billard (2 years ago)
Le château est ouvert occasionnellement mais le parc lui est ouvert en continu. Bien qu'un peu petit, le lieu est très agréable pour une petite balade dominicale ou pour faire un peu de sport. Bon à savoir : un terrain de jeu pour enfant, quelques appareils sportifs, une carte de randonnée ainsi qu'un boulodrome sont cachés derrière le château.
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