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Origin and history

The castle of Béhoust, located in the village of the same name in Île-de-France, has its origins in the 11th century, although the medieval building was demolished in an indefinite period of the Middle Ages. The only remains of this period are vaulted cellars, still visible today. The present castle was rebuilt between 1767 and 1772 under the impulse of the Marquis François III de Lastic, in an architectural style typical of the eighteenth century, marked by elegance and symmetry.

In 1880, two wings were added to the original structure, completing the whole with stables and a large park. The domain, now privately owned, is used for organizing seminars. On 12 October 1976, he was inscribed in the historical monuments, protecting his facades, roofs, and the interior of the chapel and stables. In 1986, the castle served as a setting for the film Exploits by a young Don Juan, adding a cinematic touch to his story.

The castle is distinguished by its central location in the village, facing the church Saint-Hilaire, and its access via the departmental road D42. About 50 km from Paris, it illustrates the aristocratic heritage of the region, mixing medieval heritage and transformations of the 18th and 19th centuries. The protected elements also include the commons and stables, witnesses to his seigneurial past and his adaptation to contemporary usages.

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