Château des Ormes

The Château des Ormes, located on the banks of the Vienne, was built by the Pussort brothers, Colbert's uncles, from 1642 onwards. It was acquired in 1729 by Count Marc-Pierre Voyer d'Argenson, War Minister of Louis XV, friend of Diderot and D'Alembert who dedicated the Encyclopedia to him. It housed famous guests including Voltaire. The castle is open to the public who will discover its beautiful and vast main courtyard, bordered by the Pussort and D'Argenson wings, its large marble paved vestibule and its superb staircase, its old kitchens from the 18th and 19th centuries, an 18th century ice-house, a rare 1902 motorboat and a 1906 power station. Exhibitions - Artistic and cultural events - Rental of rooms for weddings, seminars and groups. Nearby: the Post Office with the Horses and the Community of the Boatmen of the Elms.