Château de Villebon-sur-Yvette, Renaissance château in Villebon-sur-Yvette, France.
Château de Villebon-sur-Yvette is a Renaissance building set within a 25-hectare wooded park along the Yvette River, approximately 20 kilometers south of Paris. The grounds include several structures and pathways through the trees that define the character of this estate.
Construction of the castle began in 1512 but was halted by a devastating fire in 1611, after which architect Louis Métezeau oversaw its reconstruction. The work was finally completed in 1656, making it a project that spanned over a century.
The castle now houses a Catholic college and serves as a spiritual retreat center for educational and community activities. You can sense how the place continues to blend learning and contemplation in its daily use.
The château is accessible by RER line B to Palaiseau-Villebon station or via the TGV station at Massy Palaiseau. Train connections make visiting from Paris straightforward, though you should confirm in advance whether tours or visits are available.
The property retains several original architectural elements including the Sully entrance portal, a water tower, and a pavilion from the time of Henry IV. These details show how specific features of the site have survived across different periods.
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