Château de Sablé, Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France

The Château de Sablé is an historic castle in Sablé-sur-Sarthe. The castle was built from 1717 to 1750 to the design of architect Claude Desgots for Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquess of Torcy. Its grounds are bordered by the Vaige river. By the 19th century, it belonged to the Duke of Chaulnes.

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Jérôme Ully (9 months ago)
Magnificent place! Sublime castle. Contact with nature, everything is there, I highly recommend!

Misterc kC (3 years ago)
Very dilapidated monument, closed to the public. A heritage that is not highlighted and its occupant the BNF obviously does not take care of it. It's deplorable...

geraldine puech (3 years ago)
Very pretty park around the castle with very old trees. You can observe garden creepers, tits and squirrels.

Éric Duflos (Rucounet_59) (3 years ago)
Very difficult to keep such a building in good condition! Very nice house (exterior views only) but needs a severe renovation.

Bryan Boccard (5 years ago)
Very beautiful castle located between a park and along the Sarthe. Very pleasant also while walking along the river

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