Town hall of Le Plessis-Robinson, Medieval castle in Le Plessis-Robinson, France.
The town hall of Le Plessis-Robinson was originally a seigniorial castle built in the 15th century with later additions from the 17th century, featuring carved stonework on its exterior. The structure includes a broad terrace and a covered passage that connects the main building to the gardens beyond.
Jean de la Haye, an advisor to King Charles VI, had the castle built in 1412 and established it as a lordly residence of the region. In the 19th century, Louis Hachette, a prominent Paris publisher, purchased the property and transformed its purpose and use.
The castle served as a meeting place for Paris-based writers, artists, and thinkers during the 19th century who gathered to exchange ideas and debate. This role as a salon for intellectual life gave the building a reputation that extended far beyond its local community.
The building now serves as the administrative center of the municipality and is open to visitors during regular town hall hours. It is advisable to check ahead about access conditions since administrative functions take priority.
Bavarian troops occupied the castle during the winter of 1870-1871 and used its rooms and resources to shelter from the cold. This episode of occupation left marks on the building and local memory.
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