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Former Moroccan Royal Castle in France Listed as World’s Most Expensive Property
Tuesday 18 February 2025, by
The former castle of King Mohammed VI, inherited from his father, the late Hassan II, located in the commune of Gretz-Armainvilliers, in Seine-et-Marne, is the most expensive in the world. The jewel has been put up for sale at a high price.
This Anglo-Norman style manor was built in 1884 by the Rothschild family in place of the old 17th century building, on an area of 1,100 hectares of land. The estate extends over two other villages, Tournan-en-Brie and Favières, on the edge of an artificial lake one kilometer long. In the 1990s, the former King of Morocco, Hassan II, had fallen under the charm of this large residence. He became the owner and transformed it into a resplendent palace. The manor consists of 2,500 square meters of living space, 100 rooms, a hairdressing salon, five lounges, hunting rooms, a medical complex, European and Moroccan kitchens, cold rooms, grocery stores, vegetable gardens, three elevators, a hammam, 17 bedrooms, traditional dining rooms, etc.
Enough to amaze the Kretz family, who presents an exceptional property in each episode of the show "l’Agence", broadcast on TF1 for several years. "It’s nothing like anything we’ve seen before," said Olivier, the father. "It’s the longest house I’ve ever seen," added his son Valentin.
King Mohammed VI, who inherited this property after the death of his father Hassan II, decided in 2008 to sell it for 200 million euros. A businessman from the Gulf acquired it. Since then, the residence has remained the same. No modifications have been made. The castle has been put up for sale for 425 million euros.
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