Château du Champ de Bataille, Baroque château in Sainte-Opportune-du-Bosc, France.
The château displays symmetrical facades with refined architectural details and is set within carefully structured grounds and woodland surroundings. Inside, it houses extensive collections of furniture and decorative objects that were gathered by designer Jacques Garcia.
Built between 1653 and 1665 for Alexandre de Créqui-Bernieulle, the structure changed hands multiple times through subsequent centuries. It served different purposes including as a hospice and later as a prison before being restored to its present state.
The rooms display French decorative arts spanning multiple periods, with furniture and objects reflecting royal French taste and style. These collections show how the aesthetic preferences of French nobility evolved across centuries.
Visitors explore the castle and its surroundings through guided tours that cover both interior rooms and outdoor areas. Plan to spend at least two to three hours to see everything at a comfortable pace.
The gardens follow a concept of seven degrees of creation with geometric patterns and water features, forming one of Europe's largest private parks. This philosophical structure makes the outdoor spaces notably different from typical formal gardens.
Location: Le Neubourg
Location: Sainte-Opportune-du-Bosc
Address: 8 Rte du Château, 27110 Sainte-Opportune-du-Bosc, France
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-19:00
Phone: +33232348434
Website: http://chateauduchampdebataille.com
GPS coordinates: 49.16833,0.85917
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02
The castles surrounding Paris provide insight into several centuries of French history. From medieval fortresses to Renaissance palaces to Napoleonic residences, each structure represents different architectural styles and periods. These buildings served as homes for French kings, emperors and noble families, and today house significant collections of furniture, artworks and historical objects. Many are surrounded by extensive gardens and grounds that are also open to visitors. The collection spans a wide geographic area from Versailles to the Loire Valley, offering destinations that range from half-hour to two-hour drives from Paris. Properties like Versailles and Fontainebleau attract millions of visitors annually, while smaller estates like Château de Breteuil or Château de Condé provide quieter alternatives. Some, like Château de Guédelon, offer unusual perspectives on medieval construction methods, while restored sites such as Château de Pierrefonds demonstrate 19th-century interpretations of medieval architecture.
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