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Castle of la Grange-Bleneau

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castle of la grange-bleneau

Attribution: By Sanglier - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8462535

Location
Courpalay, Seine-et-Marne department, France
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Built
14th century

The castle was built in the 14th century and it was altered in the 17th century. Over the years, the castle has belonged to several families: Courtenay, Aubusson-La Feuillade and d'Aguesseau.
It has been listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since April 15, 1942.

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