Chateau, Pool, Paris 35 min, Disney 50 min

Escape to our enchanting 16th-century chateau, steeped in history & beautifully renovated. Just 35 mins from Paris by train – no car needed! Discover luxury: a new Romanesque mosaic pool, 4.5 hectares of gardens, and a vineyard. Explore the historic town of Crépy-en-Valois (Joan of Arc connection!), plus charming Senlis, Chantilly, Compiegne, and family fun at Parc Astérix. Experience true French elegance & tranquility. Book your unforgettable historic escape! Other things to note A Glimpse into Our Home's History. The Story of Brise Bêche. The name Brise Bêche dates back to the Middle Ages, when the area was a vineyard. The house has been a cherished home of the de la Hante family for over 250 years, with a rich history tied to a family of financiers who helped shape France. The first member of the family to live here was Étienne-Marie Delahante (1743–1829). He was an assistant "Fermier Général"—a tax collector for the King—who narrowly escaped the guillotine during the French Revolution. After the Revolution, he became the first mayor of Crépy and built the original part of the house, a small pavilion, in 1794. He loved to walk the grounds, planting trees that would become the beautiful, shaded alleys enjoyed by generations of his family. His son, Charles-Marie de la Hante (1795-1880), legally changed the family name from "Delahante" to "de la Hante" after receiving letters of nobility. His first wife was the half-sister of the famed Russian industrialist and art patron, Anatole Demidoff, who was the husband of Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon I. This connection to the Bonaparte family highlights the prominent social standing of the de la Hante family. The family's financial legacy was also carried on by Charles-Marie's cousins, Adrien Delahante and Gustave Delahante. Adrien was a co-founder of the Banque de Paris, which later became BNP Paribas, one of the largest banks in the world. Gustave was a founder of another major French bank, the CIC (Crédit Industriel et Commercial). Marie-Thérèse lived in the house as a child. She had a fondness for animals, including a tamed wild boar named Triboulet, which became a quirky family pet. As an adult, Marie-Thérèse and her parents hired renowned architect Alfred Vaudoyer to transform the house into what you see today, expanding the original pavilion and adding the large windows in the main living room. This era was filled with life, with Marie-Thérèse enjoying her horse and constant company. During World War II, the house was sadly looted while unoccupied, and German soldiers used the grounds for training. A shot made by a German soldier is still visible on the mirror in the main hall. However, the house also served as a hiding place for Pierre de Fontaines, who escaped from a German POW camp and hid here for a few days before making his way to safety. The history of Brisebêche is not just a story of a place; it's a tapestry woven with the lives of a family who left a significant mark on both the local community and the financial landscape of France.