Can you visit the château Vilmorin?

The château still belongs to the Lévêque de Vilmorin family, and there is no verified information confirming regular public access.

Why is the château Vilmorin notable?

It is known for its association with the Vilmorin seed-breeding family, as well as with Louise de Vilmorin and André Malraux, who both lived there.

How old is the château?

The main building dates back to the first half of the 17th century, though it was enlarged by successive owners into the 20th century.

Is the park around the château open to the public?

The surrounding park, known as the Vilmorin arboretum, has been a protected nature reserve since 1959, separate from the château's own status.

Château de Verrières-le-Buisson

Verrières-le-Buisson

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Where: Verrières-le-Buisson

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Château de Verrières-le-Buisson stands in Verrières-le-Buisson (Essonne), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château Vilmorin, in Verrières-le-Buisson, conceals behind its altered facades a core building dating from the 17th century, enlarged by a succession of owners up to the 20th century. The estate is chiefly associated with the Lévêque de Vilmorin family, who acquired it in 1815 and carried out botanical research there of international renown, as well as with Louise de Vilmorin, who lived and died there, and André Malraux, who later resided there until his death. The surrounding park of several hectares, now an arboretum, remains one of the site's main draws.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1965, through a partial inscription.
The building still belongs to the Lévêque de Vilmorin family, which limits public access.
The adjoining park, known as the Vilmorin arboretum, is distinct from the château and is classified as a nature reserve.
No verified information on opening hours, fees or visiting conditions is available for this site.

Where this château is

Verrières-le-Buisson · Essonne · Île-de-France

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Verrières-le-Buisson, Essonne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00088029

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Can you visit the château Vilmorin?: The château still belongs to the Lévêque de Vilmorin family, and there is no verified information confirming regular public access.
Why is the château Vilmorin notable?: It is known for its association with the Vilmorin seed-breeding family, as well as with Louise de Vilmorin and André Malraux, who both lived there.
How old is the château?: The main building dates back to the first half of the 17th century, though it was enlarged by successive owners into the 20th century.
Is the park around the château open to the public?: The surrounding park, known as the Vilmorin arboretum, has been a protected nature reserve since 1959, separate from the château's own status.