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Built in the heart of the largest private enclosed park in Europe β 704 hectares surrounded by 10.6 km of walls β the ChΓ’teau de Montjeu dates back from the beginning of the 17th century (1606-1622). It was Pierre Jeannin (president of the Parliament of Dijon and adviser to Henri IV) who undertook its construction.
Many people were surprised at the time that βthe Presidentβ chose such a place, completely deserted, to build a castle. He replied: βI will always be far enough from my enemies and my friends will know how to find meβ.
In 1734, Voltaire went to the castle to attend the wedding of the Marshal of Richelieu, and during the 19th century, it became the property of the Talleyrand family through a marriage.
In 1939, an industrialist of wood, Roger Louis DΓ©mon, bought the property and started a great restoration work which will be registered as Historic Monuments after the war.
At the end of the 1980βs, the Franco-British billionaire Sir Jimmy Goldsmith acquired the property. He started a major restoration campaign, including the reconstruction of the gardens and ponds, which had fallen into ruin. The result is quite spectacular.
Please note: the castle of Montjeu is not open to the public.
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Weβre looking for a perfectly bilingual (English/French) American freelancer to help us bring the magic of French chΓ’teaux to our English-speaking audience. π°β¨
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Help us make So ChΓ’teauxβs content, primarily in French, fully accessible and engaging for English speakers. This includes:
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He Built His House on Top of a Ruined Castle :
Discover the new video of Olivier - filmmaker of So ChΓ’teaux, on his brand-new Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/TZTdE9jl6JU
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πππππ ππ and already ππππππ πππππ: https://youtu.be/qL-lRR1ofs0
Check out the very first video of Olivier, the founder and filmmaker of So ChΓ’teaux, on his brand new channel, where he will share his experiences about French Chateau, castle owners, restoration and more...
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β¨ Have you seen our latest episode featuring the stunning ChΓ’teau de la Chevallerie, presented by the incredible American Interior Designer, Timothy Corrigan? β¨
π If yes, let us know what you think in the comments! We'd love to hear your thoughts.
π If not, here's the link to watch it now: https://youtu.be/I0fYymSiRi4
π΄ And exciting news! We'll be hosting an exclusive ππππ π&π session on Sunday, October 20th with πππππππ ππππππππ himself!
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π° πππππ-ππππππ : When he lived in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Alexandre Dumas enjoyed strolling through a vineyard in Port-Marly (Yvelines). At the height of his fame in 1844, the renowned author purchased this land and decided to build not one, but two chateaus on it. He entrusted this ambitious project to architect Hippolyte Durand.
The main chateau, intended as a residence, was designed in the Neo-Renaissance style, while the smaller chateau, named ChΓ’teau d'If and used as Dumas's study, showcased Neo-Gothic architecture (with the titles of the author's works inscribed on its walls).
Both buildings were inaugurated in the summer of 1847 with a lavish housewarming party attended by over 600 guests.
However, just a year later, Dumas, financially devastated by the bankruptcy of his theater, was forced to sell the property!
Subsequently neglected, the Monte-Cristo Chateau nearly faced demolition in the 1960s due to the interest of a real estate group that wanted to replace it with new development.
Its preservation is credited to historian Alain Decaux, who founded the Society of Friends of Alexandre Dumas to protect the chateau.
Finally, in 1970, three municipalities (Port-Marly, Marly-le-Roi, and Le Pecq) jointly purchased the estate and decided to renovate it with the support of patrons, notably King Hassan II of Morocco.
Today, the Monte-Cristo Chateau serves as a museum dedicated to the memory of Alexandre Dumas.
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π° The "Chatelet" of Chateau de Dampierre (Aube/France).
Do you follow the YouTube channel of the owner, Antoni Calmon, who shares his journey of restoring it? If not, you should check it out: youtube.com/@ChateaudeDampierre
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π° We Want Your Feedback! π
Hey everyone! We recently released our first-ever English-dubbed video β a tour of the stunning Chateau de Messilhac, guided by none other than the owner! This was a new and exciting venture for us, and we're eager to know what you think.
Did the English dubbing enhance your experience? Did it make the beauty and history of Chateau de Messilhac more accessible? Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve and bring more such content to you.
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We're excited to share our exclusive FREE PDF: "TOP 50 FRENCH CHATEAUX" β a stunning collection showcasing some of the most breathtaking chateaux in France. π«π·π°
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π ππππππππ πππππ: Our First πππππππ ππππππ Video Awaits You! π°β¨
Hello, Castle Enthusiasts!
We're over the moon to announce something truly special!
π Our very first English-dubbed castle tour video is now live - and you're invited to be the first to watch it!
CHΓTEAU DE MESSILHAC: An Unknown and Authentic French Chateau.
πΉ Exclusive Early Access: We're giving our cherished community an exclusive sneak peek! Watch this captivating video on our website before it hits Youtube, before anyone else, completely π
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πΉ More in Store: And there's more good news! Our extensive catalog of French-recorded videos is ready to be dubbed in English and shared with the world. Your early support and feedback will help bring this extensive collection to life in English.
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Join us in this exciting journey as we bring the essence of French chateaus to our global audience in English. Your support and feedback are the keys to unlocking a world of enchanting castle tours!
Thank you for being a vital part of our community. Together, we'll make history!
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So ChΓ’teaux Team
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