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Origin and history

The Saussaie estate, located in Vert-le-Grand in Île-de-France, is a historical monument dating back to the first half of the seventeenth century. This castle, surrounded by moat always in water, occupies a central land, forming a rectangular island. Its architecture and hydraulic system (channels, bridges, bays) are part of the tradition of water gardens, popular at the hinge of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, although on a small scale. This type of layout reflected the aristocratic taste for water games and controlled landscapes, symbols of power and refinement.

The estate underwent partial reconstructions in the 19th century, changing some of its dependencies while maintaining its historical character. In 2014, official protection was granted: facades, roofs (with the exception of orangery), as well as the park and its hydraulic elements, were included in the Historic Monuments. Today, the estate belongs to the commune of Vert-le-Grand. Its park, with its moat and canals, illustrates the heritage of French-style gardens, adapted here to a more intimate setting.

The location of the domain, specified as "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), places the site near the impasse of the Stade and rue des Gâches. The administrative coordinates relate to the Department of Essonne (91), in the Île-de-France region. Although the sources do not specify its current use (visits, rental, accommodation), its status as communal property suggests a potential heritage or cultural site for residents and visitors.

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