Château de Guiry

Château de Guiry is a 17th-century castle located in this quiet village north of Paris. The building displays classical French proportions with seven window bays and balanced projecting sections at each end of the main facade.

In 1665, Marquis André de Guiry engaged renowned architect François Mansart to design the castle following destruction of an earlier structure. The new construction built upon the foundations of the previous building, creating a modern design in the contemporary French style.

The castle reflects how French nobility expressed wealth and status through architecture and spatial design. The arrangement of rooms and courtyards shows the daily rituals and social hierarchy of aristocratic life in the region.

When visiting, you can explore the vaulted cellars below ground and the main chambers on the upper levels through guided tours. Visit during warmer months when tours run regularly and the grounds are most accessible.

The site of this castle was previously occupied by two other fortifications, creating layers of architectural history in one location. Remains of the earlier 16th-century structure are still visible across the extensive grounds today.

Location: Guiry-en-Vexin

Architects: François Mansart

GPS coordinates: 49.10820,1.85073

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26