Manoir Colimaçon: An Abandoned Beauty, Near Paris, France.

Manoir Colimaçon is originally constructed in 1882, this stunning structure was initially a house with roughly twenty windows and an entrance for carriages. Around 1920, this residence underwent expansion and a remarkable transformation into a castle, now boasting more than 80 windows and its own carriage entrance. It is believed that the architect Marcel Odin was responsible for overseeing these changes.

Unfortunately, the castle has been abandoned since the late 1970s by its last owner. Despite not expressing any desire to sell, the owner remains committed to preserving the property as it stands. Tragically, the castle’s condition has been deteriorating gradually, with seemingly irreversible consequences.

The previous owner, an Iranian engineer who split his time between France and the United States, reportedly left the castle due to a dispute with the former owner, who interestingly enough, happened to be their neighbor.

The site poses potential dangers and is strictly off-limits to visitors. The local residents of the nearby farm unofficially keep an eye on the area, and the maintenance of the park, including the lawns, is carried out by a group of sheep from the same farm.

The photographs were taken by SoulPhotography, and the printing is credited to Manoir Colimaçon.