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Origin and history

The Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard, located in the Essonne department in Île-de-France, came into being in 1612, when François Dupoux, king's adviser, ordered its construction on the ruins of Montfaucon. The latter, in its sinister name, was renamed "Beauregard" by Louis XIII, marking the beginning of a new era for the domain. The site, formerly called Saint-Jean-de-Montfaucon, then became Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard, a place whose name evokes the beauty of the panoramas visible from its terraces.

Over the centuries, the castle changed hands several times. François Garnier, squire, became its owner in 1638, followed by personalities such as Charles Doulet de Neufville, Gabriel de Méhérenc de Saint Pierre, and Pierre de La Mouche, all related to the court or the royal administration. In 1751 Laurent Charron, Receiver General of the Domaines et Forêts de Paris, acquired the estate. His widow, Françoise Matagon, and their descendants, including Françoise-Mélanie Charron and her husband Victor-Amédée d'Auberjon, Count of Murinais, continued the family heritage until the 19th century.

The castle park gradually evolves towards an English style, while preserving classic elements such as a French garden, a vegetable garden still exploited today, and a milled chapel. Ranked historic monument in 1926 for the castle and in 1993 for the entire estate, it is also labeled "Remarkable Garden". Since 1879, Caraman's family has owned it, ensuring the preservation of this architectural and landscape heritage.

The appellation "Beauregard" comes from the exceptional view offered from the terraces of the castle on the valley of the Salmouille. This site, accessible from Paris via the A10 or the RN118, remains an exceptional place, combining history, architecture and nature, while hosting cultural events such as the student festival L的Interfilières in 2024.

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