Château de Grand'Maisons, Historical castle in Villepreux, France
The castle stands near Versailles with its preserved 18th-century architecture, featuring notable blue salons and decorated facades registered as heritage elements.
Thomas de Francini, fountain maker for King Henry IV, acquired the Grand'Maisons estate in 1598 and started a family legacy of royal service.
The castle maintained literary salons during the Empire and Restoration periods, gathering important figures of French intellectual society until 2016.
The castle exterior and specific interior rooms received protection status on July 9, 1970, under French heritage preservation regulations.
Four generations of Francini family members worked as royal fountain designers, creating water features at Versailles, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, and Fontainebleau palaces.
Location: Villepreux
GPS coordinates: 48.83767,2.01248
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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