Château du Vivier, château français situé à Aubergenville
Chateau du Vivier is an 18th-century mansion featuring a rectangular main structure with two small side pavilions and service buildings arranged around a central courtyard. A semicircular basin near the grand staircase connects the courtyard to a narrow terrace that opens onto the surrounding park.
The estate developed from the 1500s as part of a larger feudal holding and took its present form in the 1700s with the construction of the mansion and its supporting structures. In the 1900s it became a provisional town hall before eventually serving as the current municipal offices and community venue.
The building takes its name from the fish ponds and dovecote that once served the estate, reflecting the working rural property of the 1700s. Today locals use the park for walks and gatherings, turning what was once a private manor into a shared community space.
The castle sits conveniently on Grande Rue near the town center with walking paths connecting it to the surrounding park. The park terrain slopes gently and offers winding paths suitable for leisurely strolls and quiet time outdoors.
The mansion was home to Hélène Berr, a young woman who kept a diary during World War II that stands today as an important historical record. Her story and writings connect this building to a pivotal moment in modern European history.
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