1749
A chateau was built for a wealthy family. Of course, this family did nothing to the household themselves, nor did they take care of their own horses, nor did they care for the small cattle. For the care of the children, they also had staff, because you didn't burn your own fingers. Also the maintenance of the meadows, the forest and the roads, which was outsourced.

Behind the chateau a large house was built - this became a house for all the staff. Because, yes, even if you had all done by staff, you really didn't want those people at your dinner table. Difference must be...

At the front door still hangs the old bell from 1749. I think the staff hated that bell, every time the bell was pulled, they had to come on.

The chateau is still in the hands of that rich family. For years they are only here in July, the rest of the time the stay is hermetically sealed.

Only the house of the servants: that goes on day and night. Care for the animals continues, the green needs to be cared for/maintained, etc.
If you look at it like this, little has changed since 1749... #frankrijk #1749 #chateau #bediendes #paarden #bedienen #personeel