Château de Vaux-le-Pénil, 18th-century castle in Vaux-le-Pénil, France
Located at 2 Côte Sainte-Gemme, the castle stands on elevated ground overlooking the city of Melun and the Seine River, 45 kilometers southeast of Paris.
The original fortification dates back to 1050, mentioned in a royal edict identifying Peny as the lord of the estate, while the current structure was built in 1766.
Michel Louis Fréteau de Saint Just constructed this architectural example of French nobility residences, incorporating classical design elements of the period.
The castle contains six separate rooms with a capacity of 250 people for receptions and 200 for seated events, operating daily from 9 AM to 4 AM.
The 1976 excavation of underground passages revealed medieval chambers and Roman foundations, indicating continuous occupation of the site through different eras.
Location: Vaux-le-Pénil
GPS coordinates: 48.53220,2.66987
Latest update: May 24, 2025 19:29
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