Castle Dourdan, completed in 1222 by Philippe Auguste, succeeded a wooden building dating back to Hugh Capet. Its regular plan is characteristic of the Philippian system. In Île-de-France, Dourdan is one of the only fortress of the thirteenth century which has retained much of its structures : the keep, towers, dry moats... From 1672, the castle was transformed into a prison by Philippe d'Orléans. Became county jail to the French Revolution, it houses prisoners until 1852. It was then purchased and donated to the family in 1864. Joseph Guyot Guyot spends his life to restore and renovate. The set is historical monument since 1964.
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Explore the Château de Rambouillet and its gardens, a former royal residence and now a presidential residence ! Following in the footsteps of France's leaders and explore the Château de Rambouillet, which is nestled in the heart of the Rambouillet…Located 19.2 km away from the Castle of Dourdan
