Can you imagine a place where kings and queens once walked? This is Domaine de Baville, a stunning Louis XIII-style chateau, nestled in the charming Saint-Chéron countryside. Its history is as rich as the tapestry hanging within its walls. Built between 1625 and 1677, it was the home of the Lamoignon family. These were no ordinary people- they were influential members of the French Parliament. They saw the rise and fall of empires, revolution and war. Domaine de Baville was their safe haven, a place to gather with friends, including the likes of Jean Racine, La Fontaine, and Madame de Sevigné. And then there was the great Boileau, who wrote some of his famous works while resting within these very walls. Today, the chateau is a testament to the era of grand living, where a beautiful chateau stood as the embodiment of French artistic and cultural excellence. Domaine de Baville serves as a reminder of the impact that this family had on the history, art, and culture of France.
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.