Addition of both wings 1738 (≈ 1738)
Typical brick chaining.
XVIIe siècle
Construction of the central body
Construction of the central body XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Louis XIII style, stone and brick.
17 mai 1974
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 17 mai 1974 (≈ 1974)
Protected facades, roofs and dovecote.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of the castle and remains of the dovecote (Box AB 42): inscription by order of 17 May 1974
Key figures
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Sources insufficient to identify.
Origin and history
The Château du Boële, located in La Ferté-en-Ouche in Normandy, is a historic monument built between the 17th and 18th centuries. The central body, in Louis XIII style, is distinguished by its trimmings and decorations combining stone and brick. This initial nucleus reflects the classical architecture of the time, marked by a search for balance and symmetry, typical of the aristocratic residences of the region.
Around 1738, two wings were added to the castle, characterized by a brick chaining that emphasized their structure. These extensions illustrate the evolution of architectural tastes in the 18th century, with particular attention to the proportions and harmony of volumes. Close to the castle, a historic dovecote remains, notable for its series of landfill arches, a technical and aesthetic element common in the rural areas of the period.
The Château du Boële has been partially protected under the Historical Monuments since 1974, with an inscription covering its facades, roofs and remains of the dovecote. This official recognition underscores the heritage value of the site, both for its architecture and for its testimony to the ways of life and agricultural practices of past centuries. The exact address, located between Glos-la-Ferrière and La Ferté-en-Ouche, confirms its anchoring in the Norman landscape, between built heritage and local memory.
