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Domaine de Courances

15 rue du Château
91490 Courances

Latitude : 48.441582 / Longitude : 2.469978

01 64 98 07 36
Jardin remarquable
Fan d'Essonne
Less than an hour from Paris, discover the most beautiful example of Renaissance water garden preserved today.

Description

Built between 1622 and 1630 by Claude Ier Gallard, the Château de Courances has undergone many changes over the centuries.

Left in a state of neglect during the 19th century, it was entirely restored in 1872 by Baron Samuel de Haber, a wealthy Swiss banker seeking a large estate. At the time, Baron Samuel de Haber added important elements, including the famous horseshoe staircase, copied from the Château de Fontainebleau, and the red bricks on all the facades, which are typical of the Louis XIII style, but were not added until the end of the 19th century. So in a sense the Château de Courances is Louis XIII twice over!

Today, the château is still entirely private, and is home to four generations of the Ganay family, the current owners.

Take a guided tour to learn more about its history and architecture. Find out more here and here.

Informations pratiques

Ouvertures

From 06/04 to 01/11/2024, every Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.

Tarifs

Full price: 9 to 12 €
Reduced price: 7 to 10 €.

Free entry for children - 7 years, residents, disabled people.

Visites

Visites individuelles

Unguided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours available permanently
Guided inividual tours obligatory

Visites groupées

Unguided group tours available permanently
Guided group tours on request
Guided group tours obligatory

Langues

EnglishFrench

Equipements

Car parkMeeting roomParkingCoach parkingFree car park

Services

Pets welcomeShopWi-fiTourist brochuresGuided tours

Situation