Château de Boursault, Neo-Renaissance castle and winery in Boursault, France
Château de Boursault is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Marne valley featuring 365 doors and windows, now operating as a winery. The estate produces champagne from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier grapes in walled vineyards with cellars built into the grounds.
Madame Clicquot commissioned architect Jean-Jacques Arveuf-Fransquin in 1843 to build this château as a wedding gift for her daughter Marie-Clémentine. The building later became a military hospital during both World Wars, serving strategic medical needs.
The château served as a military hospital during both World Wars, treating wounded soldiers from various nations. You can still sense this medical heritage when walking through the rooms today.
Visitors can explore the vineyards and cellars to understand champagne production methods and see how the grapes are processed. The grounds are accessible year-round, though visiting during harvest season or on guided tours gives a fuller picture of winemaking activities.
A replica of this château was built in 1870 in Arcachon by Adalbert Deganne and now serves as the city's casino. This architectural echo reveals how much the original design impressed visitors and inspired imitation.
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