Château de Rocquencourt

Welcome to Rocquencourt, a charming commune located in the department of Yvelines. One of the most notable attractions in this area is the Château de Rocquencourt, a historic castle that has been standing for centuries. The construction of the château was commissioned by the Countess of Provence and was designed by the renowned architect Charles de Wailly in 1781. However, due to the French Revolution, the completion of the project was interrupted and it was not until later under Domère-Bellan that the works were resumed. In 1824, the estate was acquired by the Duchess of Corigliano, who was the niece of Joachim Murat. Later in 1829, it was purchased by the banker Beer Léon Fould. Cécile Furtado-Heine, the granddaughter of Beer Léon Fould, made significant changes to the park surrounding the château. The estate was then passed down to Princess Murat, who was born Cécile Ney d'Elchingen and was the granddaughter of Mme Furtado-Heine. During World War II, the château was occupied and heavily damaged. Unfortunately, it was demolished in 1963, leaving only the entrance gate with intertwined initials "CFH" for Cécile Furtado-Heine. Despite its destruction, the monument remains an important part of the region's history and has been listed as a historical monument since November 23, 1946. Visitors can still admire the beautiful entrance gate and explore the surrounding park, which was once a grand estate. The park is open to the public and offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. If you are interested in exploring other castles in the Yvelines department, be sure to check out the list of châteaux des Yvelines. Additionally, the region is home to many other historical monuments that are worth visiting, such as the Palace of Versailles. We hope you enjoy your visit to Rocquencourt and take in all the beauty and history this charming commune has to offer.

Location: Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt

Architect: Charles de Wailly

Source: Wikimedia