Chateau de la Trousse
Resort overview
Chateau de la Trousse is a historically important property as one of the very few Chateaux to survive WWI and the Battle of the Marne. The Chateau is even rarer in that it is in private hands despite its historical significance.
The original Chateau plus the Orangerie and Cour d’ Honour were built between 1630 – 1640 by the family of Phillipe-August Le Hardy. The estate was owned and run by the le Hardy family until around the 1780's when the main Chateau went to ruin, whilst being dismantled and the building materials sold to help the family’s financial troubles. In 1791 Charles-Guillaume Baudon de Mony bought the estate. The Baudon de Mony family built the current Chateau in 1864 and had a small church built into the west front quarter. Around the same time, the front of the Cour d’ Honour was converted into a stable block and throughout the 19th century it was a thriving working estate. In the 20th century the estate managed to change with the times, converting other buildings in the Cour from Carriage & horse drawn equipment storage to automotive vehicle storage and workshops. Alll the estate buildings came through both world wars undamaged. The Chateau and estate belonged to the Baudon de Mony family until it was purchased in 1998 by the current Co-Ownership.
The tree-lined driveway leads to an onamental iron gate, opening to the walled-grounds of Chateau de la Trousse. The property includes 45 acres of manicured beaty, a tennis court, a pool, incredible gardens, & a pond. Your private room for 2 includes a kitchenette with a sink, microwave, & mini-fridge. The generous storage closets, queen-size bed, flat screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock, & in-room wifi will provide you with modern conveniences in this historical setting.