A Renaissance Revival Chateau in Northwest France

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This Renaissance Revival style chateau, near the city of Laval in northwest France, was built in the 1850s. Many of its original features have been preserved, though it has modern amenities, including an updated kitchen.

Alex Cretey-Systermans for The New York Times

A Renaissance Revival Chateau in Northwest France

Built in the 1850s, the chateau is set on about 25 acres, with a guesthouse and a pool, near the city of Laval in the Mayenne department.