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Origin and history

The castle of Thillobois originated in the 12th century, where it was one of the largest medieval estates in the region, owned by a noble family, including the castle of Jarny. Destroyed largely during the Thirty Years' War (17th century), it retained only one tower and one wing, while neighbouring villages were looted by Croatian mercenaries called "Cravtas". The successive restorations allowed its survival, despite the spoliations of the Terror (French Revolution).

In the 19th century, the castle experienced a revival thanks to the marriage of the heiress of the estate, the Countess of Oryot-Apremont, with the Count of Nettancourt-Vaubécourt. The latter financed around 1873 the construction of a new house and the restoration of existing parts, giving the castle its present appearance. The estate remained in the Nettancourt-Vaubécourt family until 1961, when it was acquired by the municipality of Mantes-la-Ville (Yvelines) to make it a holiday settlement centre.

Ledified fell into disuse in the 1980s before being saved by the Knowledge of the Meuse association in the early 1990s. It undertook its restoration, furnishing and cultural animation. In 2010, the association became the owner of the castle, guaranteeing its preservation in the public domain. The site, including the chapel and park, has been listed as historic monuments since 1995.

Future

In 1990, it was hired by the Cultural Association Connaissance de la Meuse. The latter restores it, the furniture and makes it live through various manifestations.

In 2010 the association became the owner, so that this building remained in the public domain.

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