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Timeline
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
1880-1900
Establishment of the park
Establishment of the park 1880-1900 (≈ 1890)
Directed by Henri and Achille Duchêne.
1908
Acquisition by Goelet
Acquisition by Goelet 1908 (≈ 1908)
New owner of the estate.
18 juillet 1991
MH classification
MH classification 18 juillet 1991 (≈ 1991)
Allée de la Marquise and registered elements.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Aisle called Marquise; large floor, said Diane's floor; flower cascade; round clearing (see Box F 243; ZN 141): registration by order of 18 July 1991
Key figures
Henri Duchêne - Landscape architect
Creator of the park with his son.
Achille Duchêne - Landscape architect
Co-conceptor of the domain.
Robert Walton Goelet - Owner in 1908
Master of the estate.
Origin and history
The Parc du Domaine de Sandricourt, built between 1880 and 1900 by Henri and Achille Duchêne, extends over the communes of Amblainville and Méru, in the Oise (Hauts-de-France). This landscaped garden, emblematic of the late 19th century, is distinguished by its walkway of the Marquise, more than 4 km long, classified historical monument since 1991.
The Marquise aisle, Diane's grand parterre, the cascade of flowers and the round clearing were inscribed by ministerial decree in 1991. In 1908, the estate was acquired by Robert Walton Goelet, marking a milestone in his history. The Duchêne, father and son, left here a major work of garden art.
The estate illustrates the know-how of landscape architects of the time, mixing monumental perspectives and decorative elements. Its designation as historic monuments underscores its heritage value, both for its layout and for its plant compositions.
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