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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.
