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Origin and history

The castle of Autreville-sur-la-Renne, located in the Haute-Marne in the Great East, was built around 1730 by architect Jean-Baptiste Bouchardon for Claude Courtet, Musketeer of the King. Although the original plan provided for rear wings and a large central staircase, these elements were not realized. The castle, acquired by Madame de Pompadour, was offered to his cousin Gabriel Poisson de Malvoisin, future marshal of camp. After the Revolution, it became a national property in 1792 and underwent successive renovations under various owners.

World wars, including German occupation, degrade property. The castle, a classical architecture, consists of a main house body on one floor, a skylight roof, and two wings with domes on the edge. The honorary courtyard, closed by a gate between two adorned pilasters, leads to a partially preserved interior: 18th century panelling in the dining room and Madame's apartment, alcoves in the bedrooms, and an old fireplace in the kitchen.

The park, to the west and south, preserves lawns, remarkable trees and flowery mountains. Ranked a historic monument in 2004, the castle includes in its protection the courtyard buildings, the entrance gate, and the park. Its present state reflects both its past prestige and the alterations suffered over the centuries.

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