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Origin and history

Château des Rets, located in Chennevières-sur-Marne, was first mentioned in 1641. The estate, initially modest, underwent a major transformation in the 18th century. In 1720 the architect Charles Ju, at the service of the Duke of Orleans, rebuilt the castle and enlarged the park, adding factories, caves, rocks and a reservoir. These amenities reflect the taste of the era for picturesque gardens and decorative architectural elements.

Between 1740 and 1785, the castle was enriched with wings in return for square, as evidenced by the Delagrive maps and stewardship plans. The interior living room, decorated with Louis XVI style woodwork, illustrates the artistic elegance of this period. At the Revolution, the estate was sold as a national good, marking a turning point in its history. In 1949, the site was classified, and in 1984 the facades, roofs and the large living room were protected by a registration order.

Today, the Château des Rets preserves traces of its aristocratic past, with preserved architectural and landscape elements. Its address, 113 rue du Général-de-Gaulle, and its wooded environment make it an emblematic place of Val-de-Marne. The estate, marked by successive transformations, remains a testament to the art of living and architecture of the eighteenth century in Île-de-France.

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