Reconstruction of the château de Médavy, in Orne, following the September 2025 fire, with support from the 2026 Heritage Lottery
Médavy: the burnt-down château saved by the 2026 Heritage Lottery
Ravaged by a fire in the night of 24 to 25 September 2025, the château de Médavy, in Orne, is among the 18 iconic sites selected for the 2026 Heritage Lottery, which will help fund its £14 million reconstruction.
Editorial journal · Carte des Châteaux ·
In the early hours of 24 to 25 September 2025, a fire destroyed around 80% of the roof and damaged 70% of the château de Médavy in Orne, despite the intervention of nearly 70 firefighters. A year later, this 15th- and 18th-century listed residence, owned by Jean-Louis and Béatrice Charon since 2004, is among the 18 iconic sites chosen for the 2026 Heritage Lottery, with tickets going on sale from September. A welcome boost for a £14 million reconstruction project.
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