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The History of Château de Chanteloup |
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 The
history of Chanteloup goes back to 1400
even if the two main buildings date
respectively from 1815 regarding the
Castle, and 15th and 19th centuries for
the “Orangery” (the building close to
the pond).
The “Orangery” was initially a noble
house built with our dear English
friends after the One Hundred Years War.
It was then transformed in 1850 to give
it a neo-gothic chapel aspect.
As far as the Castle is concerned, it
was built in 1850 by the Viscountess
Ogier d’Ivry who had two sons but only
one castle (The marvellous Castle of
Passay, 17th century, that you can
admire at 2km from here in
Sillé-le-Philippe). She thus built
Chanteloup for her second son with the
whole of the outbuildings.
The manor house is from a Classic Style,
Louis the XVI’s time. The mansion
remains pleasant to live and
particularly within the family
celebrations. Besides, you will admire
the park, which was traced for a riders
family, which underline the significance
of a family spirit.
 The
postcards dating from 1900, well shows
the numerous personnel, which was
necessary at the time. It has changed
since then, as apart from the season
only one person, Roger, maintains the
property !
The Souffront family acquired Chanteloup
in 1960 with its park of 20 hectares as
a second home, and started the campsite
business in 1974; we became one of
“Chaine des Castels ««««” member in
1980. Before this activity, the
outbuildings were used as a farm with
cows, pigs, pheasants and chickens. The
5 lodgings fitted out in the Old
Orangerie and the farm, have been
opening since 1995.
If the evolution of the Château de
Chanteloup through ages does interest
you, you will find a detailed history in
the bar.
Dominique Souffront - the manager of the
family business-, the family members and
all the staff will be happy to welcome
you like dear friends and will do their
utmost to make your stay a most
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