Château de Croissy-sur-Seine, Historical monument in Croissy-sur-Seine, France
Château de Croissy-sur-Seine is a manor house on the Seine featuring classical facades, distinctive rooflines, and a ground floor room with its original ceiling and decorative cornice. The structure preserves these architectural elements as a registered historical monument.
The manor was constructed in 1521 for Jean Hennequin and later expanded by François de Patrocles, who added a surrounding wall and a Seine-facing terrace in 1644. These modifications shaped the building over the following centuries.
The castle functions as a venue for performances and dining, allowing visitors to experience local cultural life within its historical rooms. This blend of past and present shows how the property serves the community today.
The castle sits on the Seine in the western suburbs of Paris and welcomes visitors interested in attending events, performances, or dining in its restaurant. Its location makes it accessible from the greater Paris area.
An engraving by Israël Sylvestre from 1655 depicts the castle as it appeared in that era, providing visual documentation of its architectural changes. This historical image helps visitors understand how the facade and layout evolved through different periods.
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