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Chateau de Mores State Historic Site

Medora, ND
701-623-4355
Ranked #2 of 13 attractions in Medora
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Speciality Museums
Activities: Leisure education
Description: This 19th century, 26-room summer residence of the Marquis de Mores is now a museum displaying the family's original French - style furnishings.
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Jamestown, North Dakota
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

if you love history, as we do, you'll love the chateau.

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Grand Forks, North Dakota
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

For us, this was a highlight of the trip because of the staff who took time to give us more of a tour than we probably would have otherwise gotten. They were clearly from the area and knew a lot about everything Medora. We appreciated the trip here and the carriage ride as well. Fun part of the trip.

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Wibaux, Montana, United States
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

I manage the motel in Wibaux, MT. Pierre Wibaux was the only successful cattleman. The Chateau is the legacy of the Marquise family and Medora. The town was named after this lovely red headed lady. I had the pleasure of being a tour guide in 2009 and help out from time to time.

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Greensboro, North Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011
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Tour a Chateau with interpreters throughout the House, Porch, Dining Room, Kitchen, Pantry, Scullery, Servants Quarters, Hunting Room, Marquis and Marquise's Study and Living Room with furnishings of the era. Built in 1883.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

This historical site reminds us that in Medora; Theodore Rooseveldt and de Mores roamed the hills and valleys with the likes of bear, coyote, big horn sheep, deer and our new best friends, Prairie Dogs.

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Logan, Utah
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011

My wife and I visited the Chateau de Mores State Historical Site on August 28, 2011 while camping at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, South Unit. The visit was one of the highlights of our trip and the story of the Marquis de Mores and his wife Medora was amazing! The museum and film are well done. But the center attraction... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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131 reviews 131 reviews
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83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011

We have been to Medora several times, but this was our first time visiting this state historic site. The entrance fee was $7.00 that includes the visitor center, museum and a guided tour of the 26 room summer house built in 1883. First we watched a short film explaining the area and the house that the Marquis de Mores built... More

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Bismarck, North Dakota
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2010
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We toured the Chateau de Mores home on Aug. 8, 2010. Very knowledgable staff. Many furnture items in the home are original along with much of the personal items. Great to see a home that is over 125 years old still in its original state & location. If you enjoy the old west, I would highly recommend it! Plan to... More

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Flandreau, South Dakota
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2010

The guides were friendly & knowledgeable. Everything was clean & neat. The rooms were completely furnished.

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Pacific Grove, CA
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2005
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Both of our tour guides at the Chateau were knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We enjoyed learning about the eccentric Marquis and his wife. The little town of Medora was unknown to us world travelers, but we found even five days was not enough to see and do evereything: Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the quite professional Medora Musical,a world class golf course... More

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