Château de Wideville

The medieval fortress features a main building with side pavilions, red brick facades topped with white Crespières stone, and ornate carved fireplaces throughout its rooms.

Minister of Finance Benoît Milon acquired the estate in 1580 and constructed the current castle between 1580 and 1584 following Jacques Androuet du Cerceau's designs.

The ground floor rooms contain painted beams by Simon Vouet, while the artificial grotto, built between 1635 and 1636, displays mosaics and stucco sculptures.

The castle became a national heritage site in 1977, requiring visitors to check opening hours and photography permissions before planning their visits.

Fashion designer Valentino purchased the estate in 1995, adding the Valentino Garavani Archives building and transforming the 280-acre gardens with Wirtz International designs.

Location: Crespières

Location: Davron

Location: Feucherolles

Inception: 1580

GPS coordinates: 48.87190,1.93550

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41