생브랭 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Castle closed to the public, but it is bordered by a shared road limited to 30 km/h which is very pleasant.

Driving through the idyllic French countryside, you’ll come across the magnificent Château du Mesnil-Voysin. This impressive 18th-century château, surrounded by lush gardens and a serene moat, offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the French aristocracy. You can explore the beautifully preserved interior, admire the intricate architectural details, and stroll through the peaceful grounds.

Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens is an astonishing and quite frequent patronage. 5 other churches have this patronage in Ile-de-France, 92 in the rest of France, and 7 others in Italy. This name is surely to be compared to the basilica "Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens" in Rome. This "ès" is surely a remainder of patois or old French.

At the end of the 12th century, the estate was allegedly owned by a knight Gautier, "lord of Mesnil", and a liege man of King Philippe Auguste. In the 15th century, the property passed into the hands of the Karnazet family, who passed it down through several generations, until 1455, when Jean de Vaillant took over the reins of the estate. The Mesnil chapel was commissioned by Renée Sabathier, wife of Guillaume Hérouard, secretary of the King's chamber, in 1611. She was buried there in 1616.

It's nice to stop there for a few minutes during a mountain bike ride!

Taken in the direction of the climb: thanks for the assistance! But nice all the same!

Buildings from the 15th to the 17th centuries. Belonged among others to the Gobelin family of dyers.

Beautiful view of this castle from the beginning of the 17th century. Its dovecote is one of the largest in Ile de France.