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The castle of Etoges, located in the Marne on the coast of the Whites, was rebuilt at the beginning of the seventeenth century on the foundations of a 12th century medieval fortress erected by the Lords of Conflans. Its moat, fed by natural springs forming water jets, and its architecture combining bricks and stones make it a remarkable example of the classical style inspired by the Place des Vosges. The estate, passed into the hands of the Anglure family in the 14th century, became a welcoming place for the sovereigns, including Francis I in 1544.

In 1572, Chrestien de Savigny, chamberlain of the Duke of Anjou, inherited the estate by marriage and rebuilt the castle in a defensive Renaissance style, with dome-style towers and an arcade gallery. In 1656 Etoges was established as a county, and in 1687 Marc Antoine Saladin d'Anglure received Louis XIV, who admired his "24 springs" of sources and his gallery painted by Jean Hélart. This fascist precipitates the ruin of the family, leading to the sale of the estate in 1717.

In the 18th century, the castle changed owners several times, including Joseph Marie de Boufflers, a companion of Louis XV, who added a large staircase and a stone bridge. During the Revolution, Count Claude Christophe Lorimier de Chamilly, Louis XVI's first valet, was guillotined in 1794, and the castle, confiscated as national property, was sold. In the 19th century, François de Guéheneuc, the father of Louise de Guéheneuc (wife of Marshal Lannes), established an English garden there and partially restored the estate.

In the 20th century, the castle was destroyed and was saved by the Neuville family, which renovated its hydraulic system and preserved its heritage, including the church's laymen. Since 1991, it has been home to a luxury 4-star hotel with gourmet restaurant and spa. In 2023, it was purchased by NAO Collection, continuing its hotel use while maintaining its status as a historic monument registered since 1956.

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