Castle of Bierre, castle in France
The Castle of Bierre is an 18th-century mansion set in Le Val-Larrey and surrounded by formal gardens with water features and ponds. The property includes a main building with numerous rooms, outbuildings, and approximately 43 hectares of parkland with stone walls and towers.
The castle was built around 1740 by Marc-Antoine Chartraire de Montigny, a treasurer who developed it as his country estate. In the 1800s it was owned by scientist Gaspard Monge and later by General Heudelet, before gaining protected status as a historic monument in 1946.
The castle served as a gathering place for the local community, hosting events and celebrations throughout its history. The formal gardens and various buildings show how residents organized their daily life and leisure activities.
The site is not open daily for visitors but can be accessed during special tours or cultural events. The expansive grounds offer walking paths through the gardens, though facilities are limited.
Scientist Gaspard Monge, who helped found the prestigious Polytechnique school, briefly owned the castle after 1808 but sold it within two years. His connection to the property links the castle's story to important scientific developments of that era.
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