Château
About Château
Château is one of 2 classé historic monuments in Médavy, the higher of France’s two levels of protection. In 2026 it was among the monuments in danger picked by the Mission Patrimoine, which the heritage lottery funds. It dates from the 16th & 18th c. Part of it has been classé since 1926.
Le château de Médavy est une demeure du XVIIIe siècle, d’architecture classique inspirée de Mansart, qui se dresse sur le territoire de la commune française de Médavy, dans le département de l'Orne, en région Normandie. L'édifice est totalement protégé au titre des monuments historiques.
From Wikipédia (French), article “Château de Médavy” · CC BY-SA 4.0 · read October 28, 2026
MHRead its Mérimée recordThe Culture ministry’s notice PA00110850 on POP↗Classé is the highest protection: no work may be done on the building without the State’s permission, and the State’s architects watch over it.
Finding Château
Médavy
Other buildings like it nearby among the classé monuments
With a photo, within 25 mi; other towns first.
Questions about Château
Is Château protected?
Yes. It is classé, the higher of France’s two levels of protection as a historic monument since 1926 (Mérimée record PA00110850). The protection covers part of the building.
Can you visit Château?
The list doesn’t say when it is open. Many monuments open on the Journées européennes du patrimoine in September; the town hall or tourist office can tell you more.
When was Château built?
By the list’s record, it dates from the 16th & 18th c.
Sources: Ministère de la Culture, Mérimée base on POP (immeubles protégés au titre des monuments historiques), October 2026 · Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata (photos of the monuments, each with its own credit and license) · IGN Admin Express (boundaries). Under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab).
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