Initial construction XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Period of construction of the castle.
XVIe siècle
Changes or extensions
Changes or extensions XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Additional work period.
1er décembre 1986
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 1er décembre 1986 (≈ 1986)
Protection of the door and moat.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fortified gate and moat of the castle (Case 1986 A 39, 41): inscription by order of 1 December 1986
Origin and history
The Château du Ménillet, located in the commune of Les Chapelles-Bourbon in Île-de-France, is a monument dating back to the 14th and 16th centuries. Its most remarkable elements, namely the fortified gate and the moat, were inscribed as Historical Monuments by order of 1 December 1986. These protections specifically concern the 1986 A 39 and 41 cadastral parcels, highlighting their heritage and architectural value.
The castle is part of a historical context marked by the evolution of fortifications and seigneurial residences in Île-de-France. At that time, the castles served as both defences, residences for local lords, and symbols of power. Their presence often reflected the social and economic organization of the region, where agriculture and trade played a central role.
The information available indicates that the Château du Ménillet is located precisely at the following address: 5028 Chateau Du Menillet, 77610 Les Chapelles-Bourbon, in the Seine-et-Marne department. This location, although considered to be of satisfactory accuracy (level 6 of 10), allows to situate the monument in a rural environment characteristic of this part of the Île-de-France.
No information is provided on the opening of the castle on the visit, its possible use as a reception place or accommodation (chambres d'hôtes), or on any historical characters related to its history. Sources are limited to Monumentum data and cadastral references, without additional details on its past or current use.
