Château de Maillebois, Renaissance castle in Maillebois, France.
Château de Maillebois is a brick castle with six towers and a chapel located in this rural area. The structure rises within a 225-hectare park containing mature trees and water features throughout.
The original medieval structure was burned by the English in 1425 and subsequently rebuilt. It later became a residence for François d'O, who served as finance minister under King Henri III.
The gardens display three distinct design styles: formal French layouts alternate with English landscape gardens, while contemporary sculptures mark the country section.
The site is accessible during warm weather months and offers guided tours explaining the building and grounds. A walk through the various garden areas takes about two to three hours.
The 1880s stables gained attention when aviation pioneer L.H. Latham performed a significant aircraft landing on the grounds in August 1910. This event marked an important moment in early aviation history at the location.
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