Château d'Orrouy
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The Château d'Orrouy is a historic castle in Orrouy, Oise, Picardy, France.
History
The castle was built in the 15th century.[1] It was redesigned in the Gothic Revival architectural style in the 19th century.[1]
The castle was inherited by Count Armand Doria,[2] an art collector who invited painters Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and Édouard Manet for short visits, and Adolphe-Félix Cals and Gustave-Henri Colin as extended guests.[1]
Architectural significance
It has been listed as a official historical monument since March 30, 1989.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Monuments historiques: Château". Ministry of Culture. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ↑ Arsène Alexandre (1899). 'Essai sur la Vie du Comte Armand DORIA', in Collection de M. le Comte Armand Doria 1. Paris, France: Imprimerie Georges Petit. pp. I–XXXVIII. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
Coordinates: 49°17′34″N 2°51′33″E / 49.2928°N 2.8593°E
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