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The Château de Boissise-le-Roi, located in the eponymous commune of Seine-et-Marne, is a building whose oldest parts date back to the 16th century, with major transformations in the 17th and 19th centuries. This monument illustrates the architectural evolution of seigneurial residences and then bourgeois residences in Île-de-France, mixing Renaissance, classical and subsequent developments. Its partial inscription in the Historic Monuments in 1970 protects its facades, roofs, the courtyard of honour, the portico and the park, highlighting its heritage interest.

Owned by a private company, the castle includes outbuildings such as communes, a farm and a dovecote, typical of the rural estates of Ancien Régime. Although its access to the public is not specified (visits, rentals or accommodation), its location on the banks of the Seine and its history linked to the aristocracy and then to the bourgeoisie reflect the social and economic role of these residences. Available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its status as a witness to local dynamics, between agriculture, seigneurial power and modern transformations.

The accuracy of its location is considered "passable" (note 5/10), with an approximate address at 11 Rue du Château. This level of cartographic detail, coupled with photographs licensed under Creative Commons, facilitates its identification without providing exhaustive documentation. The absence of any mention of its historical owners or past uses in the sources limits the knowledge of its precise role, but its architecture and park make it a representative example of the francilian heritage.

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