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 |
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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.
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