Château de Long, 18th-century castle in Long, France.
Château de Long is an 18th-century building with a rectangular body that combines pink bricks and white stone elements, topped by a mansard roof that spans three full floors. The structure displays the balanced proportions typical of its architectural period.
The building was commissioned by Honoré Charles de Buissy during the reign of Louis XV and took approximately ten years to complete. The project reflects the aspirations and resources of the French nobility of that period.
The rooms inside feature paintings and sculpted decorations that show how the aristocratic residents lived and what they valued. Walking through reveals the refined tastes and interests of the families who called this place home.
The grounds can be explored on foot with relatively flat pathways that are clearly marked throughout the property. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time to see the various buildings scattered across the land.
The grounds feature a large park with specialized buildings including an orangery for overwintering citrus trees and an ice house for storing ice. A pond of several hectares connects to the Somme River, showing how wealthy owners engineered water into their estates.
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