Art of living and sharing knowledge: the Rothschild legacy

The 19th century was nearing its end when Baron James Edouard de Rothschild fell in love with the site of Les Fontaines, a vast romantic garden north of Paris. He initiated work on the château.

The Rothschild family, who had a passion for building, created what is today known as the "Rothschild taste", residences with a skilful blend of Renaissance and Victorian styles. The Château du Campus, for example, features a neo-Louis XIII façade, neo-Gothic turrets reminiscent of the buildings on the Place des Vosges in Paris, and a Victorian influence with bow-windows. A small regional touch, echoing the infatuation of Parisian high society with the seaside resorts of Normandy at the end of the 19th century, the Ferme Normande - a charming half-timbered residence inspired by the villas of Deauville - adds a bucolic touch to the heart of the park and delights visitors who come here to work or have lunch during their professional events.

Builders... but also patrons

The Baroness de Rothschild, completing work on the château after her husband's death, devoted her life to good works, creating a hospital, schools and social services in Gouvieux, then bequeathing the Domaine des Fontaines to her son Henri.
He inherited his parents' 2 passions: medicine and antiquarian books. He co-founded the Ligue contre le cancer (League against Cancer) and opened a library in Gouvieux, while cherishing the one patiently built up by his father.
150 years after the birth of the château, the Campus des Fontaines continues the work of the Rothschild family. With its focus on sharing knowledge and expertise, and its civic commitment, particularly to the environment, the Campus des Fontaines continues to uphold the soul and original vocation of the site, to which it seemed predestined.