Development of the park vers 1626 (≈ 1626)
Closed and structured park
début XVIIe siècle
Construction of the castle
Construction of the castle début XVIIe siècle (≈ 1704)
Castle built for Antoine de Turgot
16 mars 1987
Historic Monument Protection
Historic Monument Protection 16 mars 1987 (≈ 1987)
Registration of facades, roofs and park
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of the old 16th century house; remaining parts of the old castle, namely: moats closing the courtyard of honor, facades and roofs of the two square pavilions and wall linking them; building of the communes: in the north, dovecote and bakery adjoining; in the south, facades and roofs of the 17th century farm building; West, guard house with fireplace, oven and adjacent fishery. Park with its fence walls; upper basin with masonry; marina with its masonries, terrace that borders it to the north, terrace and driveway of linden trees that border it to the south (cad. A 242-249, 251-255) : entry by order of 16 March 1987
Key figures
Antoine de Turgot - Owner and sponsor
Have the castle built in the 17th century
Origin and history
The castle of the Court, located in Menil-Gondouin in Orne (Normandy), is an architectural complex combining a 16th century house and early 17th century elements. It was owned by Antoine de Turgot, whose castle, now partially disappeared, was built in the first half of the seventeenth century. Only two square pavilions under the old facade remain, as well as the park's development, which was closed around 1626.
The facades and roofs of the Renaissance house, the moats of the court of honour, the Louis XIII pavilions (including one with dome frame to the imperial), as well as outbuildings (colombier, bakery, farm, guard house) have been protected since 1987. The park, with its basins, terraces and aisle of lime trees, bears witness to the landscaping of the period, typical of the seigneurial residences of Normandy.
The ensemble illustrates the architectural evolution between Renaissance and French classicism, with defensive elements (douves) alongside agricultural and residential buildings. The protection under the Historical Monuments also covers utilitarian elements such as fishing or kiln, reflecting the domestic and economic life of the estate.
