Photo credits: Thomas Behuret & Design: Agence 2BDM Architectes
The Domaine de Montcel, a place steeped in history in the heart of the Yvelines region, is enjoying a new lease of life under the Dolce by Wyndham Versailles banner. This luxury château-hotel in the Bièvre Valley is home to 178 rooms, suites and apartments, restaurants, bar, spa and conference center, including a 550m² event hall.
The renovation of this historic luxury building was carried out by ACAPACE in partnership with SOFIVAL, under the management of the American WYNDHAM group. An ambitious project, faithful to the spirit of the 19th century, highlighting remarkable architectural features such as a neoclassical dovecote and a Second Empire chalet.
The landscape design was inspired by Thomas Blaikie‘s drawings, based on old maps of Louis XVI. To preserve theauthenticity of the site, the facades were renovated with ORSOL stone cladding, approved by the Architectes des Bâtiments de France (ABF) and the Commission des Sites.
The ochre-brown Meulière collection was chosen to enhance the facades of the château, chalet and arts village. This decorative stone cladding is distinguished by its cavernous, shell-like relief, raw texture and warm nuances, faithfully recreating the natural look of ancient stone.
Bringing tradition, authenticity and contributing to the artistic atmosphere of this treasure, brown ochre Meulière cladding plays the card of contrasts thanks to its intensity of nuances. A true ally of heritage renovation projects, ORSOL Meulière stone combines aesthetics, durability and respect for history. It lends an elegant atmosphere to this exceptional setting, where tradition meets modernity.
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