Château de Grosbois, Renaissance castle in Boissy-Saint-Léger, France.
The castle features a central building with two symmetrical wings, surrounded by 412 hectares of grounds including forests and training facilities.
Construction began in 1597 under Nicolas de Harlay, superintendent of finances for King Henry IV, with architect Florent Fournier directing the project.
The Battle Gallery, established in 1809, displays an array of marshal busts and paintings documenting French military achievements through generations.
The estate now operates as France's primary training center for trotting horses, with facilities capable of accommodating 1500 horses simultaneously.
The property houses a specialized museum dedicated to trotting races, containing documents and artifacts chronicling the evolution of the sport.
Location: Boissy-Saint-Léger
Part of: Centre d'entraînement de Grosbois
GPS coordinates: 48.73528,2.52750
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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