Château de Brou

Brou-sur-Chantereine, France

Château de Brou was built in the second half of the 17th century by Paul-Esprit Feydeau, the Royal intendant. Important changes were made in the 18th century including the removal of a monumental staircase in the hall to allow to give more room to the bedrooms on the 1st floor. Instead, two staircases were built on the north side at each corner of the two wings of the castle. The dovecote is probably the oldest building on the property. Built in 1545, it stands on a circular basement with a central pillar. In 1844 the estate was sold due the Feydeau family had no descendants. It was acquired by Charles-Floréal Thiébaut. Since then, Château de Brou has remained in the possession of the same family.

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Château de Brou

MARC THIEBAULT EN EST IL ENCORE LE PROPRIETAIRE ?

Address

Avenue Victor Thiébaut 1T, Brou-sur-Chantereine, France

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Details

Founded: 17th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

More Information

www.chateaudebrou.fr

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Pierre Brechet (4 years ago)
Perfect for a weekend with friends, the setting in the middle of the forest is perfect and the managers of the place very friendly and accommodating.

mon billy (5 years ago)
Nothing to see. We wonder why we call it a castle ...

Josiane Geneste (6 years ago)
In ballad

Shuo Zhang (6 years ago)
I contacted the castle for my future wedding. Too bad it is closed because of a work duration 2 years.

Dominique Guyot (7 years ago)
Jusqu en 1976 j àchetais du lait de vaches de leur ferme. Cela durai depuis longtemps. Les habitants des cités pendant la guerre s y approvisionnaient

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