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The Château des Cèdres, located on rue de l'Église in Montfertil (Seine-Saint-Denis), is a building built in the first half of the seventeenth century by Neret, then Treasurer of France. This building, representative of the architecture of its time, embodies the prestige linked to the function of its first owner. His acquisition in 1736 by Anne-Marie de Nesmond, mistress of the Duke of Montmorency, marked a transition in his history, joining the aristocracy of the Ancien Régime.

In the 19th century, the castle became the property of Madame de Fleurieu, who undertook significant improvements. Later, the architect Jules Formigé restored it, helping to preserve its architectural heritage. In 1976, parts of the castle (façades, roofs, interior staircases, and decorated rooms) were classified as Historic Monument by decree. Finally, the city of Montferreil acquired it in 1994, ensuring its sustainability.

The Château des Cèdres is distinguished by its protected elements, including the entrance gate, a wrought iron staircase, and 19th-century gypsum shops. Its history reflects the social and architectural evolutions of the region, from its construction under the Ancien Régime to its contemporary development. The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its status as public property and its inscription in the national heritage.

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