Château de Bourron

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Château de Bourron

The Château de Bourron is a castle in Bourron-Marlotte, Seine-et-Marne, France.[1][2]

History

The castle dates back to the 16th century, shortly after François de Sallard married Diane Clausse, whose father was Finance Secretary to Henri II and brought in a large dowry necessary for its construction.[1]

In 1725, Polish King Stanisław Leszczyński was in exile in the castle.[1]

In 1794, during the French Revolution, sans-culottes from Nemours went on a rampage and pillaged the castle.[1]

Since 1878, the castle has been owned by the Montesquiou family.[1]

Bibliography

  • Nicole Benefice, Le Château de Bourron (caisse nationale des monuments historiques, 1984).

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Official website
  2. ↑ Dominique Auzias, Mélanie Basnel, Marion Boclet, Jacqueline Corseaux, Petit Futé Best of France, Le Petit Futé, 2008, pp. 83-84 ,

Coordinates: 48°20′26″N 2°41′46″E / 48.3406°N 2.6961°E / 48.3406; 2.6961

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