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Origin and history

The Beaupré estate, classified as a Historical Monument, finds its origins in the early 14th century with the construction of a castle by the Joinville family. This first building, marked by a dungeon typical of medieval military architecture, bears witness to the strategic importance of the site at that time. The estate changed hands several times: it passed to the Haraucourt in the 15th century, then to the Choiseul-Beaupré in the early 16th century, which preserved it until the end of the 18th century. These successions reflect the alliances and power of noble families in Lorraine.

In the 19th century, the castle underwent major changes under the impetus of new owners, including the Count of Messey and the Gontaut-Biron family. The medieval dungeon was spotted, a building body was added in the 18th century, and enlargements took place around 1823, modernising the whole. The farm, washhouse (built before 1835) and well (dated 1755) complete this area, illustrating its evolution towards a function both residential, agricultural and community. The ponds, cave and park, protected since 1991, also highlight its integration into a landscape.

The architecture of the estate thus combines medieval defensive elements (the 14th century dungeon) and additions of the 18th and 19th centuries, reflecting successive adaptations to the needs and tastes of its owners. The current protections cover not only the castle and its outbuildings (farm, washhouse, well), but also landscape elements such as ponds and their dam, testifying to a heritage both built and preserved natural.

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