Château de Rouville, Renaissance castle in Le Malesherbois, France.
The castle features four distinct towers and multiple windows on each facade, providing views over the Essonne valley and surrounding forest.
Hector de Boissy, Charles VIII's pantry master, built the castle in 1492 on the foundations of a ninth-century fortress.
The nineteenth-century renovation incorporated woodwork from Château de Chemault, adding architectural elements to the interior design.
The GR 655 hiking trail, following the Via Turonensis pilgrim route, passes near the castle grounds.
An ice house below the castle stored ice blocks collected from the frozen Essonne River for food preservation.
Location: Le Malesherbois
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Address: Rouville
GPS coordinates: 48.30440,2.41167
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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