Château Vanderbilt, French manor estate in Carrières-sous-Poissy, France.
Château Vanderbilt is a manor house built in Louis XIII style with spacious rooms and original architectural features from the early 1900s. The building includes a large reception hall and several rooms now used for cultural events and artistic activities.
The château was built in 1907 at the request of William Kissam Vanderbilt, grandson of the American industrialist Cornelius Vanderbilt. Its construction reflected the wealthy family's ambition to establish a European presence and lifestyle beyond their American holdings.
The castle now hosts digital and sound art projects, where artists work together on experimental creations. Visitors experience how a historic estate has transformed into a space for contemporary artistic work.
The property is accessible for events and artistic activities with generous indoor and outdoor spaces available. Visitors should check in advance, as the site primarily operates for special programs and artistic residencies rather than casual visits.
The estate originally featured three concentric horse racing tracks, revealing Vanderbilt's passion for equestrian sports and training. These specialized facilities were a rare and expensive addition for a private European property of that era.
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