Property Description
Own a piece of French history. The Château de la Bretèche, a listed Historic Monument, is a jewel of French heritage situated in Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche, just 15 miles from Paris and 7miles from Versailles. Built and expanded in the 17th-18th centuries, it was once owned by the Count of Toulouse, legitimized son of Louis XIV. It boasts refined classical architecture, a majestic staircase (attributed to Mansart de Sagonne), and period woodwork. The secluded estate borders the Marly forest and spans 45 acres of walled, landscaped grounds with formal gardens and views across the Versailles plain. Included are several outbuildings and a caretaker's house. Near the famous Golf Club, this rare property suits a family residence or cultural projects, embodying French art de vivre.