A must-see
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Discover two intimate 18th-century rooms in the Château de Champs-sur-Marne and their magnificent rocaille décor !
A cosy flat!
Irène's bedroom and, next door, her husband's bedroom
At the end of the 19th century, these two adjoining bedrooms, with their dressing rooms, formed the flat of Irène, the eldest daughter of Louis and Louise Cahen d'Anvers, and her husband Moïse de Camondo . Living in Paris, they came regularly to Champs-sur-Marne with their two young children, Nissim and Béatrice.
© Patrick Cadet / Centre des monuments nationaux
The alcove
Each bedroom has an alcove, as was customary in the 18th century.
The intimacy of the alcove makes it a cosy, comfortable and warm nest !
© David Bordes / Centre des monuments nationaux
Comfortable bathrooms in the 19th century !
The bathroom
On either side are a wardrobe and a toilet or small bathroom. One of the bathrooms has preserved its 18th century floral decor painted in shades of blue. To reinforce this impression of comfort, the walls are covered with wooden panelling delicately carved with rocaille motifs in the Louis XV style. A real feast for the eyes!
It's worth noting that the bathroom in each room, like the many others installed in the château by the owners as early as 1895, is equipped with electricity and running water. Unheard-of comfort and luxury for the time.
© Patrick Cadet / Centre des monuments nationaux
In the 20th century, the guests of the Republic slept here
After Charles Cahen d'Anvers donated the château to the State in 1935, it became the residence of the Republic, which made it available to foreign heads of state. This was particularly the case in the 1960s, under the presidency of General De Gaulle.
The blue room was then reserved for the delegation's highest dignitary and the grey room for his wife.
© Patrick Cadet / Centre des monuments nationaux
