Just forty minutes from Paris, Château de Neuville invites you to a timeless getaway in the heart of the Yvelines region . Built in the XVIᵉ century by Joachim de Bellengreville, Grand Provost of the Hôtel du Roi, it has seen a succession of prestigious owners, from Louis XIV‘s valet de chambre to Louis XV’ s Controller General of Finances . Classified as a Historic Monument, it retains its original allure and prestige intact. Now restored and preserved, it remains a rare witness to French history.
A jewel box of history nestled in the heart of nature
Château de Neuville, with its refined architecture and stones steeped in memory, blends classic elegance with rural charm. Its majestic salons and large windows opening onto the park plunge you into a timeless atmosphere. Accessible by appointment all year round, it reveals its soul through guided tours and on rare occasions such as the European Heritage Days. The gates are then opened to welcome the curious,free of charge , as an invitation to travel through five centuries of history.
Architecture that spans the centuries
Surrounded by a vast 110-hectare park, the château proudly displays its brick and stone facades, slate roofs and dry moat crossed by a stone bridge. Once inside, you pass from salon to salon, bathed in light, decorated with wood panelling and large fireplaces that seem to have a thousand stories to tell. Behind each door, a new perspective on the gardens unfolds, like a surprise at every step. Certain more discreet nooks and crannies retain an almost secret atmosphere , conducive to curiosity. Next door, the 18th-century quadrangle farmhouse lends a rural charm that complements the château’selegance .
📍Address: Château de Neuville, 78890 Gambais, Yvelines