Musee du Chateau de Flers

About

Le château de Flers The castle is composed of two wings at right angles. The older one, built at the 16th century under Nicolas III of Grosparmy is characterized by its bell shaped roofs with lanterns on top. The classic frontage was built at the 18th century by Ange-Hyacinthe de la Motte-Ango. The park and the castle were the property of the counts of Flers until the French Revolution. After this period they became the property of the Schnetz family. In 1901, Julien Salles the mayor of Flers bought the domain. The castle became the town hall and a museum. The museum Follow the steps of emblematic women and men of the domain ! The new museography of 2016 puts the light on the history of the castle and its owners. Through the rooms, imagine the life of the counts of Flers and the Schnetz family. In the basement of the castle, two rooms relate the history of the textile industry in the region. Each year a new exhibition is proposed.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes