Who built the château de la Chesnaye?

The current building was erected between 1749 and 1769 for the Tricher brothers, Parisian bourgeois, on plans sometimes attributed to Claude-Nicolas Ledoux.

Can you visit the château de la Chesnaye?

It is a private, inhabited residence, so interior access is not guaranteed outside occasional openings.

What is the connection between Rousseau and this château?

In 1757, in the estate's park, Jean-Jacques Rousseau declared his love to the Countess of Houdetot, an episode he recounts in his Confessions.

Is the château listed as a historic monument?

Yes, it has been classified since 21 March 1979, with protection covering the facades, roofs, staircase and several ground-floor rooms.

Château de la Chesnaie

Eaubonne

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Where: Eaubonne

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Château de la Chesnaye stands in Eaubonne (Val-d'Oise), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Eaubonne, in the Val-d'Oise, the château de la Chesnaye stands at the centre of the village and dates from the last quarter of the 18th century. Built for Parisian commissioners and sometimes linked to the circle of Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, the building owes part of its fame to a literary episode: it was in its park that Jean-Jacques Rousseau confessed his love to the Countess of Houdetot. Still a private residence today, it retains listed interiors, including the entrance hall, grand salon, dining room and library, which reflect the refinement of Louis XV architecture.

What to know

The château remains a private, inhabited residence, which restricts access to the interior.
Its listed protection covers the facades, roofs, staircase and several ground-floor rooms, including the grand salon and library.
The former kitchen garden of the estate was given to the town and is now a separate public garden.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees or visit duration.

Where this château is

Eaubonne · Val-d'Oise · Île-de-France

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Address

Eaubonne, Val-d'Oise

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Château phone number

+33 1 34 16 27 11

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00080042
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

Who built the château de la Chesnaye?: The current building was erected between 1749 and 1769 for the Tricher brothers, Parisian bourgeois, on plans sometimes attributed to Claude-Nicolas Ledoux.
Can you visit the château de la Chesnaye?: It is a private, inhabited residence, so interior access is not guaranteed outside occasional openings.
What is the connection between Rousseau and this château?: In 1757, in the estate's park, Jean-Jacques Rousseau declared his love to the Countess of Houdetot, an episode he recounts in his Confessions.
Is the château listed as a historic monument?: Yes, it has been classified since 21 March 1979, with protection covering the facades, roofs, staircase and several ground-floor rooms.