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Origin and history

The Château de Boulémont is located in the town of Herbeville, in the Yvelines, in the heart of an eponymous place between Herbeville and Crespières. This historical area is part of a landscape marked by centuries of architectural and landscape evolution, reflecting the transformations of aristocratic residences in Île-de-France.

The first castle was built in the 17th century on the site of an old fief d'Herbeville, before being completely rebuilt in the 18th century. A major overhaul took place in 1861, partially modernizing its structure. In 1819, the estate belonged to the Baron of Lanusse, lieutenant general of the king, illustrating his anchoring in the military and nobility elite of the time.

The Boulémont gardens, covering 37 hectares in the 18th century, constitute an exceptional landscape. They include a vegetable garden, a greenhouse, as well as ornamental elements such as a pond and a fountain, testifying to the art of French gardens. In 1996, the Ministry of Culture inventoria the site under the title of remarkable gardens, highlighting its heritage value.

This castle embodies the architectural and social changes of seigneurial residences in Île-de-France, between medieval heritage, classical embellishments and 19th century adaptations. Its history also reflects the links between power, land and landscape, characteristic of the great Franciscan domains.

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