Magnificent 18th Century French Chateau, 1 Hour From Paris
The French chateau is nestled in the first English landscape parks in France.
The Aunoy Garden was planted between 1760 and 1769 by the designer Louis Carrogis Carmontelle.
When the Prince of Conti and the Duchess of Chartres visited the chateau in 1769 and 1770, they discovered the “delicious garden” and later commissioned Carmontelle to design the first French landscape park, the Parc Monceau in Paris.
The 44 acre English park is set within an 116 acre estate in the countryside, located near the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte in the Seine-et-Marne region, approximately 30 miles from Paris.
Over a dozen owners have left their mark at the magnificent French chateau.
The French chateau was built on the site of a medieval castle which burned down in 1750, constructed entirely of stone so as to be indestructible by fire.
Largely unchanged from the 1750s and listed as a historic monument, the baroque mansion has kept its original spirit intact, featuring original wood paneling, 16-foot ceilings, herringbone floors, and black-and-white cabochon.
Before that, the chateau belonged to Maria and Emmanuel Motte for 25 years, the latter a decorator for the fabled Parisian design company, Maison Jansen.
Heavily influenced by its style, referencing classical motifs juxtaposed with modernist touches, Motte is responsible for many personal touches at the chateau, including the incredible ceiling mural in the salon which was inspired by the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.
Yet the baroque mansion has kept its spirit intact, featuring original wood paneling, 16-foot ceilings, herringbone floors, and black-and-white cabochon.
The 9600 square foot chateau has 10 ensuite bedrooms and several grand reception rooms with beautiful lighting from the property's double east-west exposure.
The main chateau is connected to an 1860 square foot annex used for receptions and space which can be converted for additional accommodation, priming the romantic French chateau for boutique tourism and weddings in France.
There are several other outbuildings on the French estate, including stables, vaulted cellars, greenhouses, and an orangerie.
The turnkey property presents a unique opportunity for boutique tourism at the gates of Paris.
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