Château d'Orrouy
The Château d'Orrouy is an historic castle in Orrouy, Oise, Hauts-de-France, France.
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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 an official historical monument since March 30, 1989.[1]
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References
- "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.
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