Château de Gillevoisin

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Château de Gillevoisin stands in Janville-sur-Juine (Essonne), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In the countryside of Janville-sur-Juine, in the historic Hurepoix region, the château de Gillevoisin displays buildings dating from the 17th century, later reworked in the following century. The estate includes the château itself, outbuildings, a chapel and a gatehouse pavilion flanking the entrance. The name of Jacques Amyot, humanist and owner of the estate in the 16th century, remains linked to its history. Film enthusiasts may recognise it as a filming location for Louis de Funès' comedy Les Grandes Vacances.

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What to know

• The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1969, protection covering the facades and roofs of the château, outbuildings, chapel and gatehouse.
• No information on visiting hours is available, so checking in advance is advisable.
• The site is located in Janville-sur-Juine, in the Essonne department, Île-de-France region.
• The building is privately owned, and interior visits are not guaranteed.

Where this château is

Janville-sur-Juine · Essonne · Île-de-France

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Address

91510 Janville-sur-Juine

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Heritage status

Registered historic monument (inscrit)

Mérimée record PA00087924

Period of construction

first half of the 17th century

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q2969316
• Mérimée PA00087924

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