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Origin and history

Château de la Motte, located in Lorrez-le-Bocage-Préaux in Seine-et-Marne, finds its origins at the end of the 15th century. It was built by Aymard de Brisay, lord of La Motte and Lorrez, on a site where a 12th century royal castelum, ordered by Louis VII, partially remained. This first building was a fief of the King of France, but the present Renaissance castle replaces these medieval remains.

In the 19th century, the castle experienced a period of decline after being sold during the French Revolution. In 1839 he was redeemed by Countess Paul de Ségur, born Amélie Greffulhe, who undertook important restorations. The estate then became a meeting place for the Ségur family, including Sophie Rostopchine, better known as Countess of Ségur, a famous author of children's literature. She stayed there to visit her parents-in-law, Count Paul de Ségur and his wife.

In 1853, Juliette de Ségur, daughter of Counts Paul and Amélie, married Count Roger de La Rochefoucauld. Their descendants keep the castle until today: Count Bernard de La Rochefoucauld is the current owner. The monument, partially protected since 1975 (pigeons and remains of the portal), bears witness to five centuries of history, mixing architectural heritage and literary memory.

The site also includes a park, although the sources do not specify its exact layout. The castle remains a characteristic example of the seigneurial residences of Île-de-France, transformed and preserved throughout the eras.

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