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Château du Taillis is a window into France’s royal and medieval past. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Château du Taillis
Château du Taillis is a Renaissance-style castle located in the town of Duclair in the Seine-Maritime department of France. The castle was built in the 16th century for the treasurer of King Francis I, Jacques Le Pelletier de La Houssaye. It is known for its beautifully preserved architecture and its extensive gardens. The castle was built between 1530 and 1540, and is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture in Normandy. It is built of brick and stone, and has a rectangular plan with a central courtyard. The castle is flanked by four towers, each of which is topped with a slate roof. The interior of the castle is equally impressive, with beautiful woodwork, stained glass windows, and tapestries. The castle also houses a museum dedicated to the history of the Seine-Maritime region. The gardens of Château du Taillis are also worth a visit. They were designed in the 18th century by the landscape architect Louis-Sulpice Varé, and are considered one of the finest examples of a French formal garden in the region. The gardens feature boxwood hedges, topiaries, and a wide variety of flowering plants. Château du Taillis is open to visitors from April to November, and offers guided tours of the castle and gardens. The castle also hosts a number of cultural events throughout the year, including concerts, exhibitions, and theater performances.
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