Who built the château de Rosny-sur-Seine?

Maximilien de Béthune, duke of Sully and minister to Henri IV, had it built in the late 16th century.

How old is the château?

It dates from the last quarter of the 16th century.

Is the château a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since 11 July 1941, together with its park and outbuildings.

What remains of the original château?

The central main building and two pavilions remain; the wings were demolished in 1846.

Has the château suffered recent damage?

A fire in 1997 damaged a large part of the building.

Château de Rosny-sur-Seine

Rosny-sur-Seine Castle

Rosny-sur-Seine

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Château de Rosny-sur-Seine stands in Rosny-sur-Seine (Yvelines), 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 16th century, first half of the 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Rosny-sur-Seine stands on the left bank of the Seine, downstream from Mantes-la-Jolie in the Yvelines department. Built at the end of the 16th century for Maximilien de Béthune, duke of Sully and minister to Henri IV, it displays the brick and stone architecture typical of that era. The central main building, flanked by two pavilions, is what remains today of a once larger complex, altered and then stripped of its wings in the 19th century. The estate, including its park and outbuildings, is protected as a listed historic monument.

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What to know

The château, its park and outbuildings have been listed as historic monuments since 11 July 1941.
The side wings added in the 19th century by architect Froelicher for the Duchess of Berry were demolished in 1846.
A fire in 1997 damaged a large part of the building, leading to subsequent restoration work.
The château dates from the late 16th century, built for Maximilien de Béthune, duke of Sully.

Where this château is

Rosny-sur-Seine · Yvelines · Île-de-France

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4B Rue de Guernes, 78710 Rosny-sur-Seine

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00087592
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 16th century, first half of the 19th century

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Who built the château de Rosny-sur-Seine?: Maximilien de Béthune, duke of Sully and minister to Henri IV, had it built in the late 16th century.
How old is the château?: It dates from the last quarter of the 16th century.
Is the château a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since 11 July 1941, together with its park and outbuildings.
What remains of the original château?: The central main building and two pavilions remain; the wings were demolished in 1846.
Has the château suffered recent damage?: A fire in 1997 damaged a large part of the building.