CHÂTEAU THOREY-LYAUTEY
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This early 20th-century residence was once home to Marshal Lyautey. It bears witness to his love of Lorraine and Morocco.
Born in 1854, Marshal Hubert Lyautey was France's first resident general in Morocco. He had the Château de Thorey-Lyautey built between 1920 and 1924. The soldier moved there in 1925, where he died in 1934. On his death, he expressed the wish that the house be opened to the public. Today, the house is run by an association of volunteers who help visitors discover this remarkable site, which is listed as a Historic Monument. The house has also been awarded the "Maison des Illustres" label. Visitors can discover the marshal's study, his library of 16,000 books, and a Lorraine room with portraits of the region's dukes. A staircase with a wrought-iron banister by Jean Lamour leads to his apartments. A Moroccan salon in the attic testifies to the soldier's nostalgia for his adopted country. He commissioned Moroccan craftsmen to decorate this beautiful room. The second floor houses a scouting museum, a tribute to Marshal Lyautey, himself honorary president of the Scouts de France federations. The magnificent building can also be admired from the outside. A pretty courtyard leads to a vast garden. The park features statues and a small pond. The château suffered extensive roof damage during the storm of 1999, causing repeated water infiltrations. Since then, the association has been gradually renovating the building.
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Un sacré personnage que le maréchal Lyautey, un château qui vaut le détour !
Le musée du scoutisme intéressera les enfants