Construction of the castle XVIIe–XVIIIe siècles (≈ 1850)
Period of initial construction under Pierre de Rotrou.
1938
Purchase by Madeleine Carroll
Purchase by Madeleine Carroll 1938 (≈ 1938)
British actress becomes owner of the estate.
5 décembre 1972
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 5 décembre 1972 (≈ 1972)
Protection of facades, roofs and gardens.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façades and roofs of the castle, the two guardhouses and the building of the communes; court of honor with the porch; moat with their deck; old garden (cad. AD 86, 87): entry by order of 5 December 1972
Key figures
Pierre de Rotrou - Sponsor
At the origin of the construction.
Madeleine Carroll - Owner (1938–1987)
British actress having acquired the castle.
Walt Disney - Picture visitor
Came to visit Carroll.
Origin and history
The Château de Saudreville is a French building located in the commune of Villeconin, in the former country of Hurepoix, Essonne (Île-de-France). Built in the 17th and 18th centuries, it embodies the classical architecture of this period, with elements such as facades, roofs, moats and a historic garden. The site has been partially protected since 1972, including its facades, communes, and its former garden, which are listed as Historic Monuments.
The castle was built at the initiative of Pierre de Rotrou, although little precise information remains on the circumstances of its construction. In the 20th century, it was acquired in 1938 by British actress Madeleine Carroll (1906–1987), a prominent figure in the 1930s–40s cinema. The castle is also known for hosting Walt Disney during visits to Carroll, adding an international cultural dimension to its history.
The protected elements of the castle include facades, roofs, two guard pavilions, communes, the court of honor with its porch, as well as moat and its bridge. These architectural features reflect its heritage significance. The site is now referenced in the Mérimée base and remains a testimony of the exchanges between French heritage and foreign personalities.
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