Château de Corbeville, Renaissance castle in Orsay, France.
Château de Corbeville is a Renaissance castle situated on Troche hill, spanning from the Saclay plateau down to wooded slopes. Four distinctive towers and its prominent roof rise above the treetops and remain visible from the valley below.
The castle was built in 1520 as a residence for Isaac Arnauld, an advisor to King Henry IV. In 1605, it received permission to add its four characteristic towers.
The castle served as a shelter for Jewish children during World War II when their parents were deported. This chapter remains woven into how people today think about the place and its significance.
The property sits near Route Nationale 118 and is surrounded by wooded slopes and elevated terrain. Visitors should be prepared for uneven ground and paths through the natural surroundings.
From 1955 to 2005, Thomson-CSF transformed the castle into a telecommunications research center. This period shows how historic buildings can adapt to modern purposes and serve entirely new functions.
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