Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in a French chateau? Well, step back in time and imagine yourself as a guest of honour in the Chateau de Villiers-le-Bacle. This magnificent building, just south-west of Paris, boasts a history that stretches back centuries. The Chateau was built in the 17th Century on the ruins of an earlier structure called the Hotel de Presles. Its original owner, Michel Lucas, was close to Louis XIII – what a story that would be to hear! At the start of the 19th Century, the Biver family took on the task of restoring the Chateau. The Biver’s had a fascination with documenting their life in Villiers-le-Bacle, which they accomplished through a collection of photographs, a treasure trove that was discovered, almost by accident, in 2013. Though the Chateau is now privately owned, it has been used for numerous films and television series, including “Ridicule” and the French comedy series “Nicols le Floch”. You can almost hear the whispers of historical figures within these walls. Imagine yourself walking through its grand halls. This historic landmark is more than just a stone structure; it’s window into the past, a story waiting to be discovered. This is, after all, the Chateau de Villiers-le-Bacle, a place where history comes alive.
Église Notre-Dame de l’Air
Beneath what appears to be a simple stone and wood structure lies a history interwoven with faith aviation and community.