Can you visit the château de La Celle?

It is an official residence of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reserved for the minister and their guests, so there is no regular public visiting.

Who built the château de La Celle?

The main building dates from the 17th century and was reworked in the 18th century by the architect Lassurance, who gave it much of its current appearance.

Why is the château de La Celle notable?

It is known for its succession of owners, including the Marquise de Pompadour, and for hosting diplomatic meetings since being bequeathed to the state in 1951.

Who owns the château de La Celle today?

The château has belonged to the French state since the Dutreux family bequeathed it in 1951, and it is assigned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Château de la Celle

Celle Castle

La Celle-Saint-Cloud

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Where: La Celle-Saint-Cloud

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Château de La Celle stands in La Celle-Saint-Cloud (Yvelines), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century). No visits are on record for this building.

The château de La Celle, in La Celle-Saint-Cloud in the Yvelines, stands on the site of a former monastery converted into a residence from the 17th century onward. Reworked in the 18th century by the architect Lassurance, it once belonged to the Marquise de Pompadour and later to the Dutreux family, who bequeathed it to the French state in 1951. Now the property of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it serves as an official residence and has hosted numerous diplomatic meetings, including the signing of a Libyan agreement in 2017.

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What to know

The château is owned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and serves as an official residence, which greatly restricts public access.
The main building and its pavilions have been listed or registered as historic monuments since 1978.
The park, shaped over the centuries by several landscape designers, is listed among the protected sites of the Yvelines department.
No pricing or opening hours are available, as use of the premises is reserved for the minister, their family and official guests.

Where this château is

La Celle-Saint-Cloud · Yvelines · Île-de-France

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Address

3 Av. Auguste Dutreux, 78170 La Celle-Saint-Cloud

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00087393
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century

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Can you visit the château de La Celle?: It is an official residence of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reserved for the minister and their guests, so there is no regular public visiting.
Who built the château de La Celle?: The main building dates from the 17th century and was reworked in the 18th century by the architect Lassurance, who gave it much of its current appearance.
Why is the château de La Celle notable?: It is known for its succession of owners, including the Marquise de Pompadour, and for hosting diplomatic meetings since being bequeathed to the state in 1951.
Who owns the château de La Celle today?: The château has belonged to the French state since the Dutreux family bequeathed it in 1951, and it is assigned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.