Fire of the castle 1871 (≈ 1871)
Destruction during Paris Headquarters.
1876
Restoration by Lambert
Restoration by Lambert 1876 (≈ 1876)
Reconstruction after the fire.
1884
Acquisition by Pozzo di Borgo
Acquisition by Pozzo di Borgo 1884 (≈ 1884)
Buy the Dangu estate.
1896-1899
Transfer and reconstruction
Transfer and reconstruction 1896-1899 (≈ 1898)
Removal and winding of the castle.
2005
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 2005 (≈ 2005)
Protection of the old castle and perspectives.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The former castle, the north-south and west perspectives accompany it, as well as the soils of plots AB 62 and AB 70 on which they are situated: inscription by order of 22 February 2005
Key figures
duc Pozzo di Borgo - Owner and sponsor
Acquierts and transfers the castle.
Lambert - Architect
Restore the castle in 1876.
Dauvergne - Architect
Reconstructs and modifies the castle.
Achille Duchêne - Landscape
Restore the castle park.
Origin and history
The Château de Montretout, originally built in the 18th century in a neo-classical style, was badly damaged during the 1871 fire during the siege of Paris. Five years later, in 1876, architect Lambert undertook his restoration, giving the building part of its original brilliance. This first castle, although restored, remains today only through elements integrated into the current structure.
In 1884, Duke Pozzo di Borgo acquired the Dangu estate, which included fortified remains and a medieval building called an ancient castle. Between 1896 and 1899, he decided to transfer his Château de Montretout to this area. The architect Dauvergne is responsible for disassembly, transport and uplifting the construction, while modifying it: the top is enhanced, and a floor is added to the wings. This new castle, now distinct from the old one, is part of a park redesigned by landscape architect Achille Duchêne, which creates alignments in harmony with architecture.
The estate comprises two historical entities: the former medieval castle and the New Castle, the result of the reconstruction and transformations of the late 19th century. In 2005, the old castle, its perspectives and surrounding soils are listed in the Historical Monuments by decree, recognizing their heritage value. The site remains today a private property, reflecting the architectural and landscape evolution between medieval heritage and neo-classical innovations.
