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Origin and history

The castle of Haute-Maison rises on the site of an old farm called "the farm of the resorts", including a hotel and various buildings. In 1600, the estate was erected as a fief under the name of Haute-Maison. The present building, built in the seventeenth century, underwent major modifications in the following century, notably between 1691 and 1766, with the demolition of a western wing and the addition of commons. Originally named Maison de la Tour, the site was linked from the 13th century to Dudon, doctor of Saint Louis, who donated it to found the chapel Saint-Louis de Notre-Dame de Paris.

In 1599, the Haute-Maison consists of a large hotel, cobbled courtyards, a courtyard, stables and gardens. The castle changed hands in 1893, when Ludovic Halévy, playwright and librettist, acquired and established a dynamic cultural life. The municipality of Sucy-en-Brie became its owner in 1976, and the castle houses the town hall from 1979 to 1982. Since February 20, 1980, its facades and roofs have been listed as historical monuments.

Located at the highest point of the commune, the castle illustrates the architectural and social evolution of the territory, moving from a seigneurial domain to a place of municipal power. Its acquisition by Halévy marks an artistic turning point, while its ranking underscores its heritage value. Today, it remains a symbol of local history, mixing medieval heritage, classical transformations and contemporary use.

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