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Desert de Retz

The Baron de Monville bought the estate in 1774 and used it to create a French interpretation of the Augustan Style. It has a grotto, an ice house, a Temple of Pan and other romantic features.

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Address allee Frederic Passy, 78240, Chambourcy, France

Opening times By appointment. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Phone +33 1 39 22 31 37.

Website Visit the Desert de Retz website

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