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 Pavillons de la Porte des Rabbits are an architectural element integrated with the Domaine national de Rambouillet. Their exact location, on the road to Saint-Léger, is attested by the Merimée and Monumentum bases, although their geographical accuracy is considered poor (level 5/10). These pavilions, like the entire estate, were classified as Historic Monuments by Decree No. 2024-472 of 24 May 2024, thus protecting them fully as national heritage.
The Domaine national de Rambouillet, of which these pavilions are part, is a major historical and landscaped complex of the Île-de-France region. This recent ranking (2024) underscores their importance in the built heritage linked to Rambouillet's royal and forestry history. Their current status, although protected, does not specify their accessibility to the public (visits, rentals, or accommodation), suggesting a mainly heritage and institutional vocation.
