Château des Caramans

Château des Caramans is a castle in Roissy-en-France of which an eastern wall and southern orangery gate still survive today. These remains feature carved stone work and decorative pilasters that accent the preserved facades.

The castle was built between 1703 and 1709 based on designs by Swedish architect Nicodème Tessin, who drew inspiration from Steninge Castle in Sweden. Claude de Mesme commissioned the work, and the site was later registered as a French historical monument in 1925.

The carvings adorning the remaining facades were created by skilled artisans working in the early 1700s. These decorative elements define how visitors experience the surviving structures today.

The castle remains are located on the grounds of the town hall of Roissy-en-France, north of Paris and easily accessible. The preserved structures can be viewed from the public areas, though interior access is not available to visitors.

Historical engravings show that the original gardens once included English-style groves added in the 18th century, reflecting fashionable tastes of European nobility. These documented gardens offer a glimpse into period preferences even though the actual landscape has long since disappeared.

Location: Roissy-en-France

GPS coordinates: 49.00552,2.52055

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23