Historical Monument 24 mai 2024 (≈ 2024)
Integration into the national domain by decree.
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Heritage classified
This building is part of the National Estate of Rambouillet Castle established by Decree No. 2024-472 of 24 May 2024. The interior parts were classified as historic monuments in full and automatically by this decree.
Origin and history
The Maison forestière de la Gride de Versailles is a building located in Rambouillet, Yvelines department. This monument is an integral part of the Château de Rambouillet National Estate, a protected historical and natural complex. Its status as a historic monument was officially recognized by Decree No. 2024-472 of 24 May 2024, which fully classifies its interior parts.
Rambouillet, a town located in Île-de-France, is known for its forest heritage and its castle, a former residence of French kings and presidents. Forest houses, like that of the Grid of Versailles, traditionally played a role in the management of the vast wooded estates of the region. They were often used as housing for guards or officers responsible for monitoring and maintaining forests, while participating in the local territorial and economic organization.
The decree of 2024 marks an important step in the preservation of this heritage, integrating the Maison forestière de la Gride de Versailles with the Domaine national de Rambouillet. This legal protection aims to ensure the preservation of its architecture and history, while stressing its link with the castle and the surrounding natural spaces. No additional information is available concerning its exact origin or transformations prior to that date.
