Château de Chamarande, Art museum and castle in Chamarande, France.
The rectangular castle structure stands surrounded by a moat, featuring pavilions at the entrance and service wings alongside the main living quarters.
The original castle dates back to 811, established by Arteld, brother of Charlemagne's biographer, before the current structure was built in 1654.
The castle houses a contemporary art center organizing exhibitions and festivals, while maintaining the historical architecture of Louis XIII period.
The castle grounds span 98 hectares of public parks and include facilities for the Essonne Departmental Archives and various educational programs.
The estate contains water features traditionally attributed to garden designer Hubert Robert and modifications by Nicolas de l'Espine.
Location: Chamarande
Architectural style: Louis XIII style
Operator: CG91
Website: http://chamarande.essonne.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.51278,2.22083
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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