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The château of Balleroy, designed by François Mansart, built c. 1631 near Bayeux, France.
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Château of Balleroy

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The château of Balleroy, designed by François Mansart, built c. 1631 near Bayeux, France.
The château of Balleroy, designed by François Mansart, built c. 1631 near Bayeux, France.

The Château of Balleroy is a French country house located in Calvados, France. Built around 1626 for Jean de Choisy, it is an early surviving work by architect François Mansart. The château is characterized by its three main blocks, with a central, substantial building flanked by two smaller pavilions. Its facades feature a blend of rough, brownish-yellow brick with white stone accents around the corners (quoins) and windows, reflecting the architectural style of the era. This design represents a shift from fortified castles to more residential structures, a trend that became prominent in French architecture during the 17th century.12

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