What kind of estate is Bouglainval?

A 17th-century seigneurial residence set within medieval landed property, organized as an integrated complex combining the noble dwelling, farm buildings, and gardens.

What interior decorations remain?

The castle retains gilded and painted leather panels, along with wall decorations executed after engraved compositions inspired by Watteau.

Has the park retained its original layout?

No; originally designed in the French formal style during the 17th century, it was converted to an English landscape park in the 19th century, though the water feature persists.

Château de Bouglainval

Bouglainval Castle

Bouglainval

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Where: Bouglainval

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Château de Bouglainval stands in Bouglainval (Eure-et-Loir), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century, second half of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Bouglainval Castle originated as a feudal property in the 13th century and evolved into a complete agricultural estate. Significant renovation campaigns during the 17th and early 18th centuries established its present form: a central block with four corner towers, erected above vaulted cellars. The interior retains painted and gilded leather, along with panels derived from Watteau compositions. The protected site encompasses period outbuildings, the park redesigned in the 19th century, and formal gardens.

What to know

Listed as a protected monument since 2006, specific visiting arrangements are not available from official records.
The protected estate includes the castle and cellars, historic farm buildings, kitchen gardens, greenhouses and orangery.
The grounds underwent two major redesigns: originally laid out in French formal style during the 17th century, then converted to English landscape style in the 19th century, with a pond remaining as a focal point.

Where this château is

Bouglainval · Eure-et-Loir · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

2 Rue de Valpincon, 28130 Bouglainval

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA28000023
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century, second half of the 19th century

Frequently asked

What kind of estate is Bouglainval?: A 17th-century seigneurial residence set within medieval landed property, organized as an integrated complex combining the noble dwelling, farm buildings, and gardens.
What interior decorations remain?: The castle retains gilded and painted leather panels, along with wall decorations executed after engraved compositions inspired by Watteau.
Has the park retained its original layout?: No; originally designed in the French formal style during the 17th century, it was converted to an English landscape park in the 19th century, though the water feature persists.