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Castle with classical architecture of the seventeenth century where to admire its park with water gardens, to discover in all seasons
The history of Courances goes back 5 centuries: the château is in keeping with 17th-century architecture, and the park is well worth a visit. Everything here is yours to discover as the seasons go by. 14 springs bubble up from the ground, giving life to 17 water features. Visit the magnificently furnished interiors. They'll transport you to a magical world. You can stay in renovated outbuildings, shop in the Boutique or enjoy a tea or coffee break.
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Opening time and information on CASTLE AND COURTYARD PARK
Estate open April to November, weekends and public holidays, 2pm to 6pm. Château interior closed in July and August. Free for children under 7. Adults: €12 (park only: €9). Guided tour. Catering. Free for children under 7. Adults: €12. Guided tour.
Message from Management
The Château et Parc de Courances is located in the heart of the Gâtinais region, in an estate that covers 75 hectares. The castle, built in the 17th century by Claude I Gallard, was restored at the end of the 19th century by Baron Samuel de Haber, a rich Swiss banker. With the architect Hyppolite Destailleur, they began a major restoration work and added important elements such as the famous horseshoe-shaped staircase and the red bricks on all the facades, typical of the Louis XIII period. Today, the castle is home to four generations of the Ganay family, and can be visited every hour. As for its park, it is above all a Renaissance water garden. Labelled as a Remarkable Garden, you can enjoy this place in spring, summer and autumn. Transportation on demand is available for visitors from the region. Note that the domain is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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Members' reviews on CASTLE AND COURTYARD PARK
The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
Le salon de thé offre un pause agréable dans un cadre très zen, face au jardin japonais ou dans la cour arrière face à la forêt.
A se renseigner sur les horaires d'ouverture, car cela pourrait être fermé cause d'un évènement privé.
People who make you visit the castle are very friendly but can only by heart recite text provided at the visit. Avoid asking them because the questions are also often the same most famous "I do not know".
The Japanese garden is magnificent and it is very pleasant weather consume a small café with terrace in front of this wonderful garden.
Le jardin est quant à lui splendide : 14 sources et 17 plan d'eau, un jardin japonais, un salon de thé pour se prélasser.
Petit bémol : le parc est peu accessible aux personnes âgées car aucun banc pour se reposer n'est installé à distance régulière. Pour un parc ouvert toute l'année au public, et qui plus est payant, c'est assez surprenant pour ne pas dire inadmissible.
Compter 3 heures pour la visite du château et le parc dans son intégralité.
Tarifs un peu élevés, notamment lorsqu'on y va à plusieurs : parc + château = 9,50 euros (plein tarif), parc seul : 7,50 euros.