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Château de Saint-Remy-en-L'eau: A Glimpse into French Aristocracy

Discover an 18th-century French château with elegant architecture, historic gardens, and a fascinating dollhouse collection in Saint-Remy-en-L'eau.

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The Château de Saint-Remy-en-L'eau is an 18th-century castle built with brick and stone, featuring an English-style garden. It replaced a 16th-century manor, of which three brick towers remain.

A brief summary to Château de Saint-Remy-en-L'eau

  • Château de Saint-Rémy, Saint-Remy-en-l'Eau, 60130, FR
  • +33344787969

Local tips

  • Explore the gardens to find the tulip tree gifted by Benjamin Franklin.
  • Visit during the European Heritage Days to see inside the Château.
  • Check out the dollhouse in the outbuildings.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    The closest train station to Château de Saint-Remy-en-l'Eau is in Saint-Remy-en-l'Eau. From the train station, the Château is approximately a 15-minute walk. Alternatively, from the Beauvais train station, you can take a bus or taxi to Saint-Remy-en-l'Eau. Bus fare is approximately €3. A taxi from the Beauvais train station to the Château costs approximately €20-€30.

  • Driving

    Château de Saint-Remy-en-l'Eau is located in the town of Saint-Remy-en-l'Eau. From the A16 autoroute, take the exit towards Saint-Just-en-Chaussée, then follow the D938 to Saint-Remy-en-l'Eau. The Château has visitor parking. Parking is free.

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Nestled in the Oise department of France, the Château de Saint-Remy-en-L'eau offers a serene escape into the world of French aristocracy. Built in the late 18th century, this elegant castle replaced a 16th-century manor, incorporating remnants of the past with three distinctive brick towers. The Château itself is constructed of brick and stone, featuring a symmetrical design with a central avant-corps and lateral pavilions. The surrounding grounds feature an English-style garden, a design choice reflecting the late 18th-century fascination with natural and irregular landscapes. This park is home to rare tree species, including a tulip tree gifted by Benjamin Franklin to the Comte d'Angivillier in 1784. The park also contains two yew trees that are over 400 years old. Visitors can explore the exterior of the Château and wander through the gardens. The property also features a chapel and a dovecote, adding to the historical ambiance. One of the unique attractions within the Château's outbuildings is an exceptional dollhouse, created in 1967 by Radio Luxembourg, which contains over 1200 objects and a dozen dolls.

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