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Do you know Blandy castle? This medieval monument with a rich history has graced the landscape of Blandy-les-Tours, Seine-et-Marne. This fortified castle has played an important role in the history and culture of France: discover all its secrets on September 20 and 21, 2025, for the new edition of the Journées du Patrimoine.

The historic monument opens its doors to the general public free of charge over the weekend, and offers a range of activities for visitors of all ages. It's the perfect time to learn more about this vestige of Ile-de-France heritage, while enjoying a lovely stroll through the ru d'Ancœur valley.

A fortified manor house, then a fortified castle worthy of the name, Château de Blandy served as a place of defense and residence for the noble families of France during the Hundred Years' War. It passed in turn into the hands of the Tancarville, Orléans-Longueville, Bourbon-Soissons, Savoie and Nemours families. In the 18th century, the monument became too expensive to maintain, and was gradually abandoned. In the 1980s, when the château was in a state of complete ruin, the Seine-et-Marne departmental council decided to buy it, renovate it and open it to visitors.

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To discover all the details of this rich history, Château de Blandy is encouraging visitors to come along during the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). This annual event aims to raise awareness of the riches that surround us, by offering the general public the opportunity to visit historic sites free of charge over the course of a weekend.

Churches, museums, châteaux, places of power, department stores, gardens, sports halls, cemeteries, railway stations... Heritage takes many forms, and the country's history is hidden in every nook and cranny of Paris and theÎle-de-France region! But before you visit all these places, why not drop in at Château de Blandy.

The 2025 Heritage Days program at Château de Blandy :

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