There is little information on the origin of the castle, but it was certainly a small castle with an unknown floor plan. History Late Middle Ages Lords of Meudon (12th century–1413) It was the first storage facility for aerostats in the world and is one of the few still standing. Hangar Y in the Chalais-Meudon park has been classified as an historical monument since 4 June 2000. The Chateau de Meudon has been classified as a historical monument since 12 April 1972. Demolition was considered, but most of the castle was preserved and became an observatory with an astronomical telescope in 1878, which was then attached to the Observatory of Paris in 1927. The Château-Vieux (Old Castle) burned down in 1795 and was rebuilt as the Château-Neuf (New Castle), which in turn burned down in 1871. It should not be confused with the Château de Bellevue, also located in Meudon.įamous past residents include: Anne de Pisseleu d'Heilly, Duchess of Étampes the Cardinal of Lorraine, Abel Servien François Michel Le Tellier, Marquis of Louvois and Louis, Grand Dauphin, also known as Monseigneur, who linked the Chaville Castle to Meudon Castle. It had many successive owners from the Renaissance until the fall of the Second French Empire. the most beautiful place in the world, both in its layout and in its location. Located between Paris and Versailles, in the heart of a hunting reserve, the castle has an ideal topography for large gardens. At the edge of a wooded plateau, the castle offers views of Paris and the Seine, as well as of the Chalais valley. ![]() Virtual recreation of the Château-Vieux de Meudon (now demolished)Ĭhâteau de Meudon, also known as the Royal Castle of Meudon or Imperial Palace of Meudon, is a French castle in Meudon, Hauts-de-Seine.
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