Château de Bazeilles
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The Château de Bazeilles, sometimes called "Château d'Orival" or "Château Dorival" after one of its owners, is an architectural masterpiece in the Louis XV style. Its design is distinguished by its elegance, refined sculptures, statues, pavilions, moats, park, dovecote and orangery.
This castle was built between 1740 and 1750 by Louis La Bauche, a prosperous manufacturer from Sedan, who made it his summer residence. At the time, he also owned private mansions in Paris and Sedan. Although the identity of the architect remains unknown, it is established that he belonged to the Nancy school. Louis La Bauche, who became Lord of Bazeilles, was ennobled by Louis XV in 1769.
Passed down by inheritance until 1899, the castle changed owners several times in the 1989th century. Unfortunately, it was seriously damaged by fire in XNUMX. Over time, it welcomed illustrious visitors, such as the Duke of Bouillon, Minister Calonne, the Rohans, Wellington, Tsar Alexander I, William I and the Emperor of Germany.
