Château de Gillevoisin, Historical castle in Janville-sur-Juine, France.
Château de Gillevoisin comprises two elongated buildings facing each other across the grounds, with a distinctive red brick tower added to the front in 1898. The buildings now serve as a medical-educational institute offering vocational training for young people with disabilities aged 14 to 20.
The property was first documented in 1479, and Nicolas Gobelin from the renowned dyeing family purchased it in 1618. This connection to the influential family shaped the estate's development for generations to come.
The chapel inside holds biblical frescoes painted by Russian artist Alexei Begov during his time in the village from 1998 to 2004. These religious images remain visible today and reflect the artist's work during his stay in the region.
The castle is not open to the public as it operates as an educational institute, but the exterior and grounds can be viewed from outside the property. The distinctive red brick tower and building facades are visible from the road surrounding the estate.
The estate was used as a filming location for the 1967 French film Les Grandes Vacances starring actor Louis de Funès. This cinematic connection remains largely overlooked by visitors today despite being part of the property's recent past.
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