Les Dimanches du Marquis: free tours of Château d'Asnières, every 1st Sunday of the month

Built in the 18th century, between 1750 and 1752, Château d'Asnières became the property of Marc-René de Paulmy de Voyer d'Argenson, the Marquis de Voyer, whose estate stretched from today's Pont de Clichy to the Pont d'Asnières, including the Marquis's immense stables, the château and numerous gardens... It wasn't until 1769 that the Marquis sold the château to pay off his debts. Since then, the château has passed from hand to hand, becoming a school for young girls (between 1913 and 1975), as well as the principal residence of the mayor of Asnières...

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In 1992, the town of Asnières bought the château, before undertaking extensive renovation work: finally, the site opened to the public for the very first time in September 2006. It is one of the few châteaux in the Hauts-de-Seine department to have survived the passage of time without too much damage. You can now visit the Marquis' bedroom, the sumptuous Grand Salon with its carved woodwork, the Grey Room, the Chinese Room... Every first Sunday of the month, the town of Asnières organizes the " Dimanches du Marquis", an event designed to introduce as many people as possible to the Château.

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You can choose between a self-guided tour of the château, with an audioguide (free), the guided tour offered every first Sunday of the month from 3 to 4 pm (with guide Donara Baghdasaryan) or, for children, the educational guided tour "Treasure Hunt". For the latter, two age groups are planned, with visits for 3/5 year-olds or 6/10 year-olds, every other Sunday, with the presence of an accompanying adult compulsory for each child.

The tours will take a break in August, but will resume on Sundays September 3, October 1, November 5 and December 3, 2023. How about a visit to the little-known Château d'Asnières soon ?