Who built the Château de Jossigny?

It was built in 1753 for Claude-François Leconte des Graviers by the architect Jacques Hardouin-Mansart de Sagonne.

Is the Château de Jossigny a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since 23 December 1942, along with its outbuildings and park.

Can visitors bring dogs to the Château de Jossigny?

No, dogs are not allowed on site.

What architectural style is the Château de Jossigny known for?

It is an example of 18th-century rocaille style, with facades of alternating concave and convex curves and a pagoda-shaped roof.

Château de Jossigny

Jossigny Castle

Jossigny

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Château de Jossigny stands in Jossigny (Seine-et-Marne), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built in 1753 for a counsellor at the Parlement de Paris, the Château de Jossigny stands as one of the most accomplished examples of rocaille architecture in the Seine-et-Marne region. It was designed by Jacques Hardouin-Mansart de Sagonne, the last member of the Mansart dynasty, with interior decoration largely attributed to the ornamentalist Nicolas Pineau. Notable features include the pagoda-shaped roof over the central pavilion and facades with alternating concave and convex curves, typical of the mid-18th century picturesque style. The estate also includes outbuildings, an enclosed park, and avenues that frame the building's perspective.

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What to know

The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 1942, a protection covering the château, its outbuildings and the park.
Dogs are not allowed on site.
The château is managed by the Centre des monuments nationaux, under the administration of the Château de Champs-sur-Marne.
No verified information on opening hours, admission fees or visit duration is available here, so it is advisable to check directly before visiting.

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Opening hours

open for visits only during cultural events (Journées du patrimoine, Emmenez-moi festival, Contes et histoires à Noël): consulter l'agenda

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not allowed
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Child-friendly

Where this château is

Jossigny · Seine-et-Marne · Île-de-France

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Jossigny, Seine-et-Marne

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00087036

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Frequently asked

Who built the Château de Jossigny?: It was built in 1753 for Claude-François Leconte des Graviers by the architect Jacques Hardouin-Mansart de Sagonne.
Is the Château de Jossigny a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since 23 December 1942, along with its outbuildings and park.
Can visitors bring dogs to the Château de Jossigny?: No, dogs are not allowed on site.
What architectural style is the Château de Jossigny known for?: It is an example of 18th-century rocaille style, with facades of alternating concave and convex curves and a pagoda-shaped roof.