Château Anquetil, 19th century château in La Neuville-Chant-d'Oisel, France.
Château Anquetil is a 19th century mansion in La Neuville-Chant-d'Oisel featuring Italian-style architecture with two main stories. The building was expanded with a side wing during the mid-1800s, adding more space and a more balanced profile to the structure.
A tobacco merchant from Rouen built the estate in 1835 after acquiring a large property with adjacent forests. A century later, a famous cyclist purchased it, which led to the place gaining an additional name.
The residence served as a gathering place for artists and writers from the Normandy region over many decades. Visitors can still experience the rooms where creative minds met and shared their work.
The property sits about 30 minutes from Rouen and around one hour from Paris, making it accessible for visitors from both cities. Today it functions as a guesthouse and event venue, allowing it to be used for various occasions.
The estate's name comes from an international cyclist who purchased it in 1961 and made it his home starting in 1969. This sports connection gave the historic building a surprising second identity.
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