Castle and park of "Roche-Bagnoles" or "Tessé" castle (and also the town hall) in Bagnoles de l'Orne (Orne, Normandy, France).

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Bagnoles de l'Orne is a city located in the department of Orne and region of Normandy. It is famous as the only resort in western France and Landmark Normandy. The first quarter was built in the neighborhood Bagnoles Belle Epoque, in 1886, a subdivision will be created in the heart of the forest and Andaine leading to the creation of the town of Bagnoles de l'Orne in 1913. Villas have been built according to a specific specificatio. First criterion: the use of local materials and natural (local stone, wood, enamel and iron). Second criterion, the choice of colors: blue, yellow, green and red, reminiscent of the natural environment. Finally, the volumes have been privileged with the installation of balconies and windows advanced ("bow windows"). At the Belle Epoque, with the development of tourism, of course, are people of high society who come to stay in this area. "Le Castel" on the boulevard Albert-Christophle : This is one of the most beautiful mansions built by the contractor Bagnolais Leon Benard. The diversity of materials and rich decor give it an eclectic style. . This area reminds the visitor of today the holiday splendor of the past.

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Size: 4287px × 2848px
Location: Orne, Lower Normandy, France
Photo credit: © Joel Douillet / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 1835, 1859, ancien, bagnoles, bagnoles-de-orne, castle, château, city, construit, de, entre, goupil, hall, normandy, orne, parc, park, tessé, town, ville, ôtel