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Origin and history

Beaurepaire Castle is a small stone building in Verneuil, built on a muraled ground surrounded by large moats. It consists of two square wings flanked by towers, including an octagonal tower dated 1577, topped by a dome after reshuffles between 1871 and 1884. This tower, initially isolated, was connected to the castle in 1901 by a new building. The lateral wing, partly dating from the 15th century (1425), was built by Mauroy de Saint-Ligier after damage caused by regional wars and then restored by Adrien de Henencourt between 1508 and 1519.

The majority of the constructions, including the façade, were redesigned by the Lameth family between 1577 and 1614. Remaining remains of an older 13th century castle, such as a cellar under the north tower and a flat brick staircase. The entrance vault, an ancient poterne of the castle-fort, and the alignment of primitive buildings, in retreat from the 17th century facade, testify to its historical defensive role. The site, initially closed and fortified, was strategic near the Oise, border between Île-de-France and Picardia, in an area marked by invasions.

The castle preserves protected elements, such as the fireplaces of the kitchen and dining room, as well as outbuildings (chapel, park, moat, commons, faisandery, and ruins of the hotel of Heumont). These protections, formalized by decrees in 1978 and 2024, underline its heritage importance. The estate also includes alleys, canals, and a vegetable garden, reflecting its evolution between seigneurial residence and complex architectural complex.

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