“Avenue de la Ferme Saint-Antoine, such a quaint name for a street,” you might think. But don’t let the simplicity fool you. This unassuming avenue in Le Plessis-Trévise holds a direct link to a grand estate steeped in history. The Avenue de la Ferme Saint-Antoine was once part of the expansive Domaine de Saint-Antoine. This domain boasted a prestigious chateau that vanished in the 19th century, leaving behind whispers of its former glory. Luckily, a piece of the past persevered. The ferme, or farmhouse, still stands today, a resilient testament to the Domaine’s agricultural legacy. It’s the last working farm in the entire commune, a living reminder of a bygone era. The farm played a silent role in a dramatic historical event. In 1791, as King Louis XVI attempted his daring escape, news reached the ears of a devoted soul. Dame Gougenot, lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie-Antoinette, sought refuge within the farm’s protective walls. She found shelter with the farm’s general, Didelot. The Avenue de la Ferme Saint-Antoine thus witnessed the ripple effects of a nation on the brink of revolution, a silent guardian of secrets and stories.
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Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to