Castle
Chateau d'Oiron
31 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Stephanie
October 18, 2021
Such a unique chateau and well worth a visit if you enjoy art. You can explore the whole chateau as well which is quite rare and lovely to see.
Natalya & Jawad
May 5, 2021
Built from the 16th century by the seigneurial family Les Gouffiers, the Château d’Oiron today houses the contemporary art collection Curios & Mirabilia, loosely based on the theme of the curiosity cabinet in reference to the fabulous art collection of Claude Gouffier, master of King Henry II of France's stables. Artists reinterpret an exceptional place and original décor - galleries of Renaissance wall paintings in the School of Fontainebleau style, painted paneling and carved woodwork from the 17th century. Visitors are invited to explore "curiosities" and "marvels" following in the footsteps of the Marquis de Carabas - or Puss in Boots, who, it is said, was based on Claude Gouffier.
Built from the 16th century by the seigneurial family Les Gouffiers, the Château d’Oiron today houses the contemporary art collection Curios & Mirabilia, loosely based on the theme of the curiosity cabinet in reference to the fabulous art collection of Claude Gouffier, master of King Henry II of Fra…
Arthur
September 29, 2016
Superbes expositions d'art contemporain dans un cadre historique.
Robert
January 8, 2020
Très belle pièces refaite à la feuilles D'or
Melanie
March 15, 2016
Très beau chateau belle visite
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Location
10 Rue du Château
Plaine-et-Vallées, Nouvelle-Aquitaine