Château de Montjean, Manor house in the Montjean plain, Wissous, France.
Château de Montjean is a manor house situated on a large rural estate near the Rungis stream. The property includes restored stable buildings and preserved green spaces that maintain the original character of the area.
The estate first appears in records from 1661, when Jacques de Beauvais transferred it to the Church. It was rebuilt during the early 19th century, receiving the form it has today.
The estate's name comes from a family with deep roots in the region. The buildings and grounds reflect how rural properties were once managed and maintained over time.
The property is open to visitors on specific days, allowing exploration of the buildings and grounds. Sturdy footwear is recommended, as paths across the estate vary in condition.
From this estate in 1824, Jean-Francois Dupuis-Delcourt launched a hot air balloon expedition into the skies. This early aviation attempt reveals how experimentally minded some landowners were for their era.
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