Château de Réghat, château in Val-de-Marne, Île-de-France, France
Château de Réghat is a country house in Maisons-Alfort built mainly in the late 18th century and standing along Avenue Victor-Hugo. The structure shows characteristics of the transition between traditional fortified castles and more modern residential buildings, with towers and stone walls that have been altered over time.
The house was built in the second half of the 18th century with additions made during the 19th century. The facade and walls received official protection status in the early 1990s, and in 2003 the building became a museum displaying the history of the region.
The castle reflects how wealthy families lived in the region during the 18th and 19th centuries. Visitors walking through can see how the building was used for hunting parties and social gatherings that brought together the local elite.
The site sits in Maisons-Alfort and is easily reached by public transport, such as the RER D line to Maisons-Alfort-Alfortville station. Checking hours ahead is wise, as museum visits are often limited to specific days and times.
Beneath the building lies a crypt holding archaeological finds dating back 160,000 years, proving human settlement in this valley since prehistoric times. These artifacts reveal the site is far older than the house above it.
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