King Mohammed VI Sells Historic French Château Amid Royal Property Sale

Acquired in 1972 by the late King Hassan II, this estate located about sixty kilometers from Paris has, over the decades, become a favored retreat for the Moroccan royal family. The 70-hectare property is now set to change hands, marking the end of a chapter for this historic heritage site.

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Initially built in the 19th century by a Monegasque princess, the estate is renowned for its park, which has been listed as national heritage since 1991. This English garden, considered one of the most beautiful in France, is home to a variety of species, including beech trees, birch trees and centuries-old oaks, reports Glitz

Life within the château has always been protected by absolute secrecy. Local employees responsible for maintaining the property are bound by strict confidentiality agreements prohibiting any disclosure about the sovereign’s private life or the residence’s interior layout, access to which is forbidden to the public.

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The château’s architecture is reminiscent of the villas along the Normandy coast, with its half-timbered façades and wide openings. Inside, the atmosphere is more distinctly Oriental, reflecting Mohammed VI’s tastes, while the estate houses unusual facilities such as a nuclear shelter and a thoroughbred breeding stable.

The site also retains unusual features installed by Hassan II, notably sleeping cars from major European express trains. These installations were incorporated into the property as a tribute to King Mohammed V, who had traveled aboard these historic trains with his son.

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This sale comes after the royal family decided to part with two mansions that had belonged to the late wife of Hassan II.