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Origin and history

Neuville-Bosc Castle is an emblematic monument of the 18th and 19th centuries, erected in 1750 by Abbé Largillière in the commune of Neuville-Bosc (Oise). This castle, typical of the architecture of its time, was enlarged in 1849 by Antoine Havard, an industrialist passionate about Vexin. It completed together with a farm (1800), a school, and outbuildings such as the House of Gardens, former house of the farmer.

In 1993, architect Richard Gallois undertook a major transformation of the castle, which now houses the town hall. The site, surrounded by a classified forest, is listed in the Additional Inventory of Historic Monuments. In the vicinity, Sarah Bernhardt had a residence, testifying to the attraction of this place to the personalities of the time. Since 1996, the castle has been dedicated to hosting business seminars, combining heritage and contemporary activity.

Neuville-Bosc and its forest form a protected landscape, reflecting both the historical heritage and the evolution of the uses of this castle. Its history illustrates the links between aristocracy, industry and local life, from its construction to its present vocation. The presence of figures like Sarah Bernhardt adds a cultural dimension to this site marked by successive architectural transformations.

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