Château de la Martinière, 18th century castle in Bièvres, France.
Château de la Martinière is an Empire-style mansion near Paris featuring a narrow main structure built from millstone and coated with limestone, along with a square eastern wing. The property includes parkland grounds that are now designated as a sensitive natural area.
Royal surgeon Germain Pichault de La Martinière commissioned this castle's construction between 1740 and 1765. Afterward, it housed a printed textile factory operated by the influential Dollfus industrial family from 1803 to 1840.
From 1803 to 1840, the estate housed a printed textile manufacturing facility operated by the influential Dollfus industrial family.
The park grounds are open to visitors throughout the year, with extended hours during warmer months and shorter hours in winter. Check ahead to confirm visiting times as they adjust seasonally.
The wrought iron balustrade overlooking the park was granted protected monument status in 1963 for its craftsmanship. This architectural detail often goes unnoticed despite being a fine example of period ironwork.
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