History_
14th – 15th century: Renaissance period in France - Rivalry between France and
England: Hundred Years' War, epic of Joan of Arc (1425-1431).
Oldest documents on Château de la Buronnière date back to 1410. For more than 3 centuries the castle belonged to the family Sebille de la Buronnière. The first members were Knights of the Maltheser Cross. They were charged with financial tasks such as the collection of taxes in the service of the Dukes of Anjou. Some members of this family are mentioned as counsellors to the King.
1610-1715: Reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV (construction of le Palais de Versailles). Royal power at its peak; France dominates Europe, French culture spreads.
Around 1684 Château de la Buronnière is renovated and expanded in a Renaissance style with two wings at both sides of a rectangular corps and modified into a more comfortable home. The influences of the Italian classical style are visible throughout.
1776-1786: Formation of the United States of America – American War of Independence
There is a connection between Château de la Buronnière and the formation of the United States.
In 1781, the combined American and French army -acting with the support of a French fleet- won the decisive battle of the American Revolutionary War against the English army. This combined American-French army stood under command of two Generals: George Washington and the French Comte de Rochambeau.
Another French nobleman played an important role in this army: Charles Melchior Arthus, Marquis de Bonchamps. Marquis De Bonchamps was born in 1760 at Château de Crucifix, in our nearby village of Juvardeil (Nowadays this château does not exist anymore). No doubt he has often been at Château de la Buronnière as his mother – after her remarriage – lived here.
In later years De Bonchamps became famous for his role in the French war of the Vendée, as leader of the royalist army.
1789-1815: French Revolution. Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen (26 August 1789). Abolition of the monarchy (1792). Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul, then Emperor of the French (1804).
During the French Revolution Château de la Buronnière is expropriated. In 1811 the family has the opportunity to buy back their beloved house.
1852-1870: Coup d'Etat by Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, nephew of Napoleon I. Second Empire. Political liberalization (1860). Period of strong growth and colonial expansion.
During this century Château de la Buronnière faces twice a new ownership. The Outbuildings are expanded and are adorned with elegant architectural features. Around 1860 the two wings of the château are also enlarged, with the addition of the grand Gallery.
Despite the two World Wars of the 20th century, the Château has remained untouched;
the present family is only the 5th family to inhabit the Château and are devoted to their mission in refreshing the old Renaissance glory of Château de la Buronnière.
England: Hundred Years' War, epic of Joan of Arc (1425-1431).
Oldest documents on Château de la Buronnière date back to 1410. For more than 3 centuries the castle belonged to the family Sebille de la Buronnière. The first members were Knights of the Maltheser Cross. They were charged with financial tasks such as the collection of taxes in the service of the Dukes of Anjou. Some members of this family are mentioned as counsellors to the King.
1610-1715: Reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV (construction of le Palais de Versailles). Royal power at its peak; France dominates Europe, French culture spreads.
Around 1684 Château de la Buronnière is renovated and expanded in a Renaissance style with two wings at both sides of a rectangular corps and modified into a more comfortable home. The influences of the Italian classical style are visible throughout.
1776-1786: Formation of the United States of America – American War of Independence
There is a connection between Château de la Buronnière and the formation of the United States.
In 1781, the combined American and French army -acting with the support of a French fleet- won the decisive battle of the American Revolutionary War against the English army. This combined American-French army stood under command of two Generals: George Washington and the French Comte de Rochambeau.
Another French nobleman played an important role in this army: Charles Melchior Arthus, Marquis de Bonchamps. Marquis De Bonchamps was born in 1760 at Château de Crucifix, in our nearby village of Juvardeil (Nowadays this château does not exist anymore). No doubt he has often been at Château de la Buronnière as his mother – after her remarriage – lived here.
In later years De Bonchamps became famous for his role in the French war of the Vendée, as leader of the royalist army.
1789-1815: French Revolution. Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen (26 August 1789). Abolition of the monarchy (1792). Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul, then Emperor of the French (1804).
During the French Revolution Château de la Buronnière is expropriated. In 1811 the family has the opportunity to buy back their beloved house.
1852-1870: Coup d'Etat by Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, nephew of Napoleon I. Second Empire. Political liberalization (1860). Period of strong growth and colonial expansion.
During this century Château de la Buronnière faces twice a new ownership. The Outbuildings are expanded and are adorned with elegant architectural features. Around 1860 the two wings of the château are also enlarged, with the addition of the grand Gallery.
Despite the two World Wars of the 20th century, the Château has remained untouched;
the present family is only the 5th family to inhabit the Château and are devoted to their mission in refreshing the old Renaissance glory of Château de la Buronnière.
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