Château Villette

Château Villette is a 17th-century castle set on a wooded estate with two lakes and cascading fountains. The building features slate-roofed pavilions in Mansard style, an 18th-century chapel, and an orangery for plants.

Architect François Mansart designed the castle between 1663 and 1669 for Count d'Aufflay. After Mansart's death, his nephew Jules Hardouin-Mansart added further sections to the structure.

The estate takes its name from the Villette family who shaped it as their residence across generations. The spaces still reflect how nobility and thinkers gathered here to meet and share ideas in elegant surroundings.

The castle offers seven decorated suites and multiple reception rooms for visitors to explore. The spaces are easy to navigate, as the main areas are laid out logically and the grounds are well marked.

The castle served as a filming location for The Da Vinci Code and influenced scenes in the novel of the same name. Visitors can spot the actual locations where parts of the thriller were shot.

Location: Condécourt

Architects: François Mansart

Website: http://theheritage-collection.com

GPS coordinates: 49.03190,1.93940

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43