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The castle of Tailly-l'Arbre-à-Mouches is a private property built in the years 1730-1740 by the family of Mannay de Camps. This estate, preserved by this lineage until after the French Revolution, illustrates the classical architecture of the period, with its high levels to the French and its sober decor. The house body, framed by two wings, and its semicircular pediment reflect the refined taste of the eighteenth century.

In the 19th century, the castle changed hands several times before being acquired in 1925 by Adrien de Hauteclocque, who offered it to his son Philippe (future Marshal Leclerc) for his marriage. The Leclerc family, who lived there until 1947, still kept personal items and memories of the Marshal, testifying to his passage. An exhibition on the nearby farm traces its epic period during World War II.

Ranked at Historic Monuments since 1995, the castle preserves part of its original interior decoration, such as 18th-century woodwork or a panoramic grey wallpaper. The park, accessible by a 500-metre driveway, and the farm buildings (stone, wood and torchi) complete this historic area, combining architectural heritage and family memory.

Together, including the castle, park and farm, forms a coherent site where the private history of the Leclerc family intertwines with that of Picardia. Furniture, such as the Marshal's hunting diary or portraits, reinforces this link between the site and its illustrious occupant.

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