Château de Laversine, 19th century château in Saint-Maximin, France.
Château de Laversine is a 19th century residence in Saint-Maximin built with stone sourced from nearby quarries, featuring broad windows and detailed architectural ornamentation. The construction style reflects the period's design preferences while harmonizing with the local landscape.
The estate was built in 1874 by Baron de Rothschild with architect Alfred-Philibert Aldrophe on a site where a medieval hunting lodge had previously stood. This transformation marked the transition from an older structure to a grand residence of the Belle Époque era.
The estate served as a gathering place for the Rothschild family's social events and hunting parties during the period between World Wars.
The building today serves as a vocational school and access is restricted to scheduled times. Visitors should check in advance whether visits are permitted and plan accordingly to see the exterior and grounds.
During World War II, German military forces used the estate as a command center for rocket production operations in nearby quarries. This wartime role remains an often-overlooked chapter in the site's past.
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