Château des Vaux

The château spreads across 300 rooms with a central pavilion flanked by two lateral pavilions, surrounded by classical French gardens and stables.

Purchased by Étienne V d'Aligre in 1805, the château underwent major expansions under Étienne VI d'Aligre who transformed it into a grand palace.

The estate became a center for regional nobility gatherings, featuring extensive hunting activities across its 10,000-hectare grounds during the 19th century.

The château now operates as an educational institution under Apprentis d'Auteuil, providing vocational training in various trades from culinary arts to construction.

The temple of love within the château grounds was listed as endangered heritage in 2018, highlighting preservation needs of this architectural complex.

Location: Saint-Maurice-Saint-Germain

GPS coordinates: 48.49310,1.08906

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43