Château de la Guette, Historical castle in Villeneuve-Saint-Denis, France.
Chateau de la Guette is a three-story castle set within green surroundings in the Seine-et-Marne region. The building now functions as a residential complex with multiple units arranged on landscaped grounds.
The building dates from the 12th century and was once owned by Dreux la Guette, a court official of King Philip IV. Over the centuries it changed hands several times before eventually being converted into a residential complex.
The castle became a shelter during World War II, and this history of protection remains present in the site's identity today. Visitors who walk through the grounds sense the importance of the refuge that once operated here.
The site is accessible from Paris and located in a rural area with good road connections. Visitors should know that the grounds are residential, so access may be limited to certain areas or times.
During World War II, Germaine Le Hénaff, who managed the castle, saved children by giving them false identities. She was later recognized as Righteous Among the Nations, one of the few women to receive this honor.
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