Château de Montois, château fort dans l'Aisne, en France
Château de Montois is a castle in Ressons-le-Long located where the valleys of the Aisne and Retz meet. It began with a pavilion in 1736 and received two side pavilion additions with local-style gables between 1875 and 1890, along with two octagonal towers dating from the 16th century.
The site was originally a small farm from 1587 to 1622 belonging to an abbot's domain. In the 18th century, a noble family purchased the property and had a summer residence with pavilion architecture built in 1736, which was later expanded under various owners like René Rigaut around 1920.
The name Montois refers to the hamlet where the castle stands. Visitors see a building that shows different phases of use: from rural farmstead to aristocratic residence, with each layer visible in the architecture.
The castle is set in green surroundings with fields and trees, making the park enjoyable to explore. Visitors should allow time to view the various areas at a relaxed pace, including restored interior rooms, cellars, and the expansive garden grounds.
The castle contains cellars and vault structures that still date from the original farm from the 17th century and remain part of the building today. These early foundations directly connect the current structure to its rural past before it became a wealthy residence.
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