Château de Becheville

Hidden within Les Mureaux lies the enchanting Château de Becheville. It’s a place where the echoes of history intertwine with the whispers of art and nature. The Château de Becheville, as it stands today, emerged in the mid-19th century. It embodies the Second Empire’s penchant for blending architectural styles. The slate roof and symmetrical brick facade, adorned with stone accents around the windows and structural ties, offer a captivating first impression. Inside, high-ceilinged rooms boast “oeil-de-boeuf” and dormer windows. Tapestries and mirrors whisper tales of the Empire style. Intricate woodwork, inspired by Pompeii, graces the walls. Roman heads peer from medallions, surrounded by floral and animal motifs. Doves and butterflies flutter across the panels, framed by delicate flower friezes. These rooms once resonated with music and the thrill of the hunt, evidence of a rich and varied past. A painting titled “L’Automne ou Le Repos après la chasse” adorns one of the rooms. This restored piece is an antique copy of a lost 1734 work by François Boucher. Nearby, another painting captures a moment of tranquility: a horseman watering his steeds at a fountain. The Château de Becheville has witnessed many transformations. Rows of small coat hooks hint at its time as a school, a testament to its adaptability. Outside, a sprawling park stretches before the château. Originally spanning 22 hectares, it offers a peaceful retreat. This majestic park and the Château de Becheville itself invite you to step back in time, to imagine the lives lived and the stories whispered within these historic walls.