Reg.Nr. F1-1978

International Crafts and Arts Center at Château d'Ô, Mortrée

Built on stilts in the middle of a lake, the château was improved over the centuries up until the 16th century. In the 1970s the castle was adapted for use as training centre for craftsmen.
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Project details

Title:International Crafts and Arts Center at Château d'Ô, Mortrée
Entr. year: 1978
Result:Diploma
Country: France
Town: Mortrée, Orne (Normandy)
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:-At time of submission project still ongoing
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Moated castle
Actual use:Private residence, open to the public in the summertime. At time of submission the building was in use as a crafts and arts centre
Built: 15th-17th century
The Jury's citation: "Pour Ia magnifique restauration du Chateau d'O en Normandie afin d'y creer un centre international d'artisanat"
GPS:48°38'52.4"N 0°5'14.6"E

Description:
Built on stilts in the middle of a lake, the château was improved over the centuries up until the 16th century. In the 1970s the castle was adapted for use as training centre for craftsmen.