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b o u t t h P a c e
Morogues
The village of Morogues it’s in a valley in the Berry region of France, just one kilometer away from Castle de Maupas. Its population, a little over four hundred people, it’s mostly formed by farmers, potters and viticulturists. The main holiday in the village is St. Paul’s Day, celebrated on January 29th. St. Paul is the patron saint of bakers and viticulturists.
The church in Morogues was built in the Twelfth Century, and it was built in the Roman style. Its patron saint is Saint-Symphorien, who is celebrated on August 22th. The whole building, indoors and outdoors, is under restoration until 2018, with plans calling for attention first to the bell tower, and then the shed, chapel and choir.
All of this adds to an already exceptional setting, from the leafy trees to the vast plains of pruned grass where the fawns pasture every morning and the kids play every afternoon. The harmonious and bushy parterres at the feet of the medieval tower have symmetrical designs inspired by the embroidery works of the Renaissance.
From the French gardens, in the terrace level, you can admire the beautiful landscape of Morogues and the surrounding hills. Landscape architect Fernand Rolin, native of Bourges, was in charge of designing and restoring this park area in 1955.
The place is so cozy that the current owners still honor the motto that Alain, count of Maupas, an hospitable and pious man, ordered to carve in the main access to the tower back in the Nineteenth Century: To dwell is to serve.
Morogues
The village of Morogues it’s in a valley in the Berry region of France, just one kilometer away from Castle de Maupas. Its population, a little over four hundred people, it’s mostly formed by farmers, potters and viticulturists. The main holiday in the village is St. Paul’s Day, celebrated on January 29th. St. Paul is the patron saint of bakers and viticulturists.
The church in Morogues was built in the Twelfth Century, and it was built in the Roman style. Its patron saint is Saint-Symphorien, who is celebrated on August 22th. The whole building, indoors and outdoors, is under restoration until 2018, with plans calling for attention first to the bell tower, and then the shed, chapel and choir.
All of this adds to an already exceptional setting, from the leafy trees to the vast plains of pruned grass where the fawns pasture every morning and the kids play every afternoon. The harmonious and bushy parterres at the feet of the medieval tower have symmetrical designs inspired by the embroidery works of the Renaissance.
From the French gardens, in the terrace level, you can admire the beautiful landscape of Morogues and the surrounding hills. Landscape architect Fernand Rolin, native of Bourges, was in charge of designing and restoring this park area in 1955.
The place is so cozy that the current owners still honor the motto that Alain, count of Maupas, an hospitable and pious man, ordered to carve in the main access to the tower back in the Nineteenth Century: To dwell is to serve.
La Borne
The scenic hamlet of La Borne is less than five miles away from the Castle and is well regarded historically in France for its manufacture of stoneware, as is considered the place of origin of the pottery tradition in Morogues and the surrounding villages. There are a lot of potters and sculptors living in La Borne since the 1960s, and their work is on display in their workshops, open to the public.
These artist use different kind of materials: majolica, azulejo, terra sigillata and stoneware clay. Their various techniques include bisque and raku, and sometimes they add varnish to their pieces, fired in wood ovens of different size and shapes. During the summer there’s a time called “wooden oven days”, when visitors are allowed to watch potters at work, and there are some other activities regarding these majestic baking tools.
The Contemporary Ceramics Center of La Borne is an important part in the world of this art and trade since 2009. All year round it’s home to temporary exhibitions, and it offers workshops for children and grown-ups. The Center is a local, national and international point of reference for the appreciation of contemporary arts.
To Eat
Our castle doesn’t have any restaurant or cafe on its premises. We recommend planning accordingly by exploring nearby dining options in the surrounding area.
La Borne 8km from the castle (10 Min) and to Les Aix-d’Angillon 6.5km from the castle(8 Min).
La Borne
The scenic hamlet of La Borne is less than five miles away from the Castle and is well regarded historically in France for its manufacture of stoneware, as is considered the place of origin of the pottery tradition in Morogues and the surrounding villages. There are a lot of potters and sculptors living in La Borne since the 1960s, and their work is on display in their workshops, open to the public.
These artist use different kind of materials: majolica, azulejo, terra sigillata and stoneware clay. Their various techniques include bisque and raku, and sometimes they add varnish to their pieces, fired in wood ovens of different size and shapes. During the summer there’s a time called “wooden oven days”, when visitors are allowed to watch potters at work, and there are some other activities regarding these majestic baking tools.
The Contemporary Ceramics Center of La Borne is an important part in the world of this art and trade since 2009. All year round it’s home to temporary exhibitions, and it offers workshops for children and grown-ups. The Center is a local, national and international point of reference for the appreciation of contemporary arts.
To Eat
Our castle doesn’t have any restaurant or cafe on its premises. We recommend planning accordingly by exploring nearby dining options in the surrounding area.
La Borne 8km from the castle (10 Min) and to Les Aix-d’Angillon 6.5km from the castle(8 Min).
Visit
o r o u s
The village of Morogues it’s in a valley in the Berry region of France, just one kilometer away from Castle de Maupas. Its population, a little over four hundred people, it’s mostly formed by farmers, potters and viticulturists. The main holiday in the village is St. Paul’s Day, celebrated on January 29th. St. Paul is the patron saint of bakers and viticulturists.
The church in Morogues was built in the Twelfth Century, and it was built in the Roman style. Its patron saint is Saint-Symphorien, who is celebrated on August 22th. The whole building, indoors and outdoors, is under restoration until 2018, with plans calling for attention first to the bell tower, and then the shed, chapel and choir.
All of this adds to an already exceptional setting, from the leafy trees to the vast plains of pruned grass where the fawns pasture every morning and the kids play every afternoon. The harmonious and bushy parterres at the feet of the medieval tower have symmetrical designs inspired by the embroidery works of the Renaissance.
From the French gardens, in the terrace level, you can admire the beautiful landscape of Morogues and the surrounding hills. Landscape architect Fernand Rolin, native of Bourges, was in charge of designing and restoring this park area in 1955.
The place is so cozy that the current owners still honor the motto that Alain, count of Maupas, an hospitable and pious man, ordered to carve in the main access to the tower back in the Nineteenth Century: To dwell is to serve.
Visit
a B r e
The scenic hamlet of La Borne is less than five miles away from the Castle and is well regarded historically in France for its manufacture of stoneware, as is considered the place of origin of the pottery tradition in Morogues and the surrounding villages. There are a lot of potters and sculptors living in La Borne since the 1960s, and their work is on display in their workshops, open to the public.
These artist use different kind of materials: majolica, azulejo, terra sigillata and stoneware clay. Their various techniques include bisque and raku, and sometimes they add varnish to their pieces, fired in wood ovens of different size and shapes. During the summer there’s a time called “wooden oven days”, when visitors are allowed to watch potters at work, and there are some other activities regarding these majestic baking tools.
The Contemporary Ceramics Center of La Borne is an important part in the world of this art and trade since 2009. All year round it’s home to temporary exhibitions, and it offers workshops for children and grown-ups. The Center is a local, national and international point of reference for the appreciation of contemporary arts.
To Eat
Our castle doesn’t have any restaurant or cafe on its premises. We recommend planning accordingly by exploring nearby dining options in the surrounding area.
La Borne 8km from the castle (10 Min) and to Les Aix-d’Angillon 6.5km from the castle(8 Min).
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d m i s s i o a d T i c k e t
- From July 1st to August 31st, the Castle is open everyday 2 PM – 7 PM.
- Last call for the guided tour is at about 6 PM.
- The Castle is closed in the mornings. (The Castle will be open for Heritage Days, on September, 2 PM – 7 PM.)
- Only guided visits. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Please sent an email to request a guided visit between april and october.
Minimum attendance for a group is fifteen people.
- Admission fees:
- Adults 9,5€
- Pass RJC 7,5€
- Groups (15 people min.) 8€
- Students (presenting ID) 7,5€
- Children and teenagers (7 to 17 years old) 6,5€
- Park admission 3€
- Children up to 7 years old enter for free.
We accept card, cash and personal french checks only with an official ID.
Most of the property, including the French gardens found at terrace level, allows easy access to people with motor disabilities.
Only in this case is permitted the use of a car to go from the main entrance to the store.
Most of the tour covers the ground level of the Castle, with the only exception being the Duchess of Berry’s Blue Chamber, which is located on the first floor and it can only be reached via the Stairway of Honor.
The Kitchen of Copper is found in a basement of the Castle, and can be entered from the outside through the French gardens.
Disabled persons and one companion are entitled to a discount admission fee.
Children
Purchase of an entrance includes a quiz game, and there’s a surprise prize for those who get all of the correct answers.
- From July 1st to August 31st, the Castle is open everyday 2 PM – 7 PM.
- Last call for the guided tour is at about 6 PM.
- The Castle is closed in the mornings. (The Castle will be open for Heritage Days, on September, 2 PM – 7 PM.)
- Only guided visits. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Please sent an email to request a guided visit between april and october.
Minimum attendance for a group is fifteen people.
- Admission fees:
- Adults 9,5€
- Pass RJC 7,5€
- Groups (15 people min.) 8€
- Students (presenting ID) 7,5€
- Children and teenagers (7 to 17 years old) 6,5€
- Park admission 3€
- Children up to 7 years old enter for free.
We accept card, cash and personal french checks only with an official ID.
Most of the property, including the French gardens found at terrace level, allows easy access to people with motor disabilities.
Only in this case is permitted the use of a car to go from the main entrance to the store.
Most of the tour covers the ground level of the Castle, with the only exception being the Duchess of Berry’s Blue Chamber, which is located on the first floor and it can only be reached via the Stairway of Honor.
The Kitchen of Copper is found in a basement of the Castle, and can be entered from the outside through the French gardens.
Disabled persons and one companion are entitled to a discount admission fee.
Children
Purchase of an entrance includes a quiz game, and there’s a surprise prize for those who get all of the correct answers.