Les Fontaines through the centuries

This year marks the 140th anniversary of the arrival of the Rothschilds and the start of construction of the château, as well as the 20th anniversary of Capgemini's acquisition of the site and the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Campus. An opportunity to take a closer look at the history of Les Fontaines.

^18th century: a romantic garden

Jacques Berthault purchased a 28-hectare plot of land at the far end of the Domain. There, he created a romantic garden centered around a pond that inspired the poetic, imaginative engravings created by his son.

^19th century: construction of the château

In 1878, Baron Nathan James Edouard de Rothschild purchased the Domain, expanded the estate (52 hectares), and began construction of the château, intending it to serve as a second home where he could host grand receptions and devote himself to his love of learning and antique books.

^20th century: a place for the Jesuits

At the end of World War II, the Jesuits took over the Domain and established a multidisciplinary training center there that housed the largest private library in France and the second-largest in Europe, after the Vatican Library.

^21st century: an international training center

Just 20 years ago, in 1998, Capgemini invested in this historic site to build its campus. Opened in January 2003, the Campus is open to all companies wishing to hold their seminars and conventions here, thus continuing the site's original vocation: the exchange and sharing of knowledge... making it an international training center combining history and modernity. A place where you can work as well as recharge your batteries. A place that facilitates multicultural exchanges while preserving the French art of living and entertaining. A place that Baron J. de Rothschild would not disown if he were here today!
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