The facades and roofs of the castle; the cellars of the castle; the entrance gate and the communes which contain it, in full; the dovecote, in full; all the fence walls of the estate (cad. AE 39, 3, 28, 6-8, 14, 46, 44, 38, 59, 56): registration by order of 21 May 2007
Origin and history
Boran-sur-Oise Castle, located in the Oise department in the Hauts-de-France region, is a monument whose origins date back to at least the sixteenth century. The cellars, one of which has a vault on crossed warheads, could attest to a construction prior to this period. This site was profoundly redesigned in the 18th century to become a country residence, then completely modernized in the mid-19th century, reflecting the architectural tastes of each era.
In the 18th century, the castle was associated with Marie Madeleine de la Vieuville, Countess of Parabère, born in Paris in 1693. From 1716 she became the mistress of Philippe d'Orléans, regent of France, until 1721. Under its influence, the estate hosts sumptuous festivals and huntings, marking its climax as a place of aristocratic reception. The castle, classified as Historic Monument in 2007, retains protected elements such as its facades, cellars, entrance gate, and dovecote.
The building illustrates the evolution of the use of castles in France, from a potential medieval fortress to a recreational residence, then to a symbol of social prestige. The successive transformations, especially in the 19th century, aimed to adapt the building to contemporary lifestyles and aesthetic cannons, while preserving traces of earlier periods. Today, it bears witness to this historical and architectural stratigraphy.
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