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Origin and history

The Sandricourt estate park, built between 1880 and 1900 by Henri and Achille Duchêne (father and son), extends to the communes of Méru and Amblainville, in the Oise (Hautes-de-France). This landscaped garden is distinguished by its walkway from the Marquise, which is more than 4 km long, classified as a historical monument in 1991. The estate also includes remarkable elements such as Diane's floor, a cascade of flowers and a round clearing, all inscribed in the same title.

In 1908, the estate was purchased by Robert Walton Goelet, marking an important milestone in his history. The Duchêne, renowned landscape architects, shaped this site by integrating monumental perspectives and floral compositions, typical of their style at the end of the 19th century. Their work reflects the influence of French gardens, reinterpreted with picturesque elements.

The Marquise gangway, the central element of the estate, owes its name to a local tradition not specified in the sources. The other parts classified (parterre, cascade, clearing) illustrate the diversity of landscape developments of the period. Their registration in 1991 underscores the heritage value of the site, both for its history and for its plant architecture.

The estate remains a testament to the horticultural and landscape practices of the late 19th century, when large private parks become symbols of prestige. Today, it attracts for its natural heritage and its heritage linked to the Duchêne, major figures in the art of gardens in France.

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