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Tilly Castle is a historical monument dating back to the first half of the 17th century, with major developments in the 4th quarter of the 18th century. This estate has retained its original architecture, including a park, communes and an iconic lime path, which is a testament to its evolution throughout the centuries. The ensemble reflects the architectural and landscape styles of the eras concerned, with a harmony between the buildings and their natural environment.

Ranked as a Historic Monument by order of 21 April 1994, Tilly Castle enjoys official protection over its facades, roofs, park and lime alley. These elements, listed in the cadastre under references AB 28 to 51, illustrate the heritage significance of the site. The location of the castle, in Tilly (Yvelines), in the Île-de-France region, is specified with an exact address: 4 Grand-Rue, 78790 Tilly, confirmed by data from the Merimée database and GPS coordinates.

The estate, typical of the seigneurial or bourgeois residences of the modern era, was to play a central role in local life, whether as a place of power, reception or agricultural operation. The communes, often associated with this type of property, could host activities related to the management of the estate (farms, stables, staff housing). The linden aisle, arranged at the end of the eighteenth century, suggests an aesthetic and symbolic will, perhaps inspired by French-style gardens or the emerging picturesque landscapes.

Today, Tilly Castle remains an architectural testimony of the 17th and 18th centuries, a period marked in Île-de-France by the influence of the aristocracy and the rising bourgeoisie. Although the sources do not mention specific events or characters related to the site, its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its heritage value and its interest in local and regional history.

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