When was the château built?

The château dates from the 13th century in its foundations. Louis Mallet, Governor of Normandy, significantly transformed it in the 15th century. Further modifications, notably to the gatehouse, date from the 19th century.

Who lived in this château in the 16th and 17th centuries?

In the 16th century, the Vendôme and Montmorency families had a presence at the château, reflecting its importance during that period.

What does the listing as a historic monument protect?

The 1996 decree protects the château's facades and roofs, the guard room, the entire ground of the historic estate bounded by the moat, and the Garenne avenue.

Château de Milly-la-Forêt (également sur commune de Oncy-sur-Ecole)

Milly-la-Forêt

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Where: Milly-la-Forêt

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Château de Milly-la-Forêt (également sur commune de Oncy-sur-Ecole) stands in Milly-la-Forêt (Essonne), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 15th century, 16th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

A medieval fortress built in the 13th century, Château de Milly-la-Forêt underwent several periods of transformation. In the 15th century, Louis Mallet, Governor General of Normandy, undertook major works. The 16th and 19th centuries left their mark on the building, notably through the addition of brick crenellations above the two circular towers of the gatehouse. The ensemble, marked by its stone defences and historic moat, bears witness to several generations of fortified architecture.

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1996; only the facades, roofs and guard room are accessible for visits.
The estate extends across the municipalities of Milly-la-Forêt and Oncy-sur-Ecole, historically bounded by its moat.
The two circular towers of the gatehouse are the main defensive element, topped by crenellations dating from the early 19th century.

Where this château is

Milly-la-Forêt · Essonne · Île-de-France

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Address

Milly-la-Forêt, Essonne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA91000003
Period of construction: 13th century, 15th century, 16th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

When was the château built?: The château dates from the 13th century in its foundations. Louis Mallet, Governor of Normandy, significantly transformed it in the 15th century. Further modifications, notably to the gatehouse, date from the 19th century.
Who lived in this château in the 16th and 17th centuries?: In the 16th century, the Vendôme and Montmorency families had a presence at the château, reflecting its importance during that period.
What does the listing as a historic monument protect?: The 1996 decree protects the château's facades and roofs, the guard room, the entire ground of the historic estate bounded by the moat, and the Garenne avenue.