The Jacques de Manse Pavilion

On the banks of the Nonette , in the centre of Chantilly, the Manse Pavilion was built at the end of the 17th  century to house a hydraulic machine, contemporary to the one in Marly.

Its role? to pump water from a spring below, elevate it to an open air reservoir, (today opposite the Racecourse stands), and from there distribute it to the basins, fountains, cascades and water springs that decorate the château’s park designed by Le Nôtre.

At the end of the 18th century a workshop was added. Modified several times, various contractors and activities followed until the Duc d'Aumale’s return from exile; in 1875 he refurbished the hydraulic machinery and installed the Chateau's laundry, the most modern of its time. The entire machinery was driven by a "Fontaine" turbine and since June 2000 functions anew

The visit of the Manse Pavilion allows the evocation of the hydraulic techniques in Le Nôtre’s and in the Duc d'Aumale’s era.
The Association “Pavillon Jacques de Manse”is an approved educational association complementary to the Amiens academy of public education.

Visits: all year on RdV

For further information :
www.pavillondemanse.com

The Pavilion Jacques de Manse

On the banks of the Nonette , in the centre of Chantilly, the Manse Pavilion was built at the end of the XVIIth century to harbour a hydraulic machine, contemporary to Marly.

Its role? to pump water from a spring below, elevate it to an open air reservoir, today opposite the Racecourse stands, and from there distribute it to the basins, fountains, cascades and water springs that decorated the garden designed by Le Nôtre.

At the end of the XVIIIth century a workshop was added. Several activities took place until the Duc d'Aumale returned from exile; in 1875 he refurbished the hydraulic machinery and installed the Chateau's laundry, the most modern of the time.

Since June 2000 the entire machinery has been using a "Fontaine" turbine.
The visit of the Manse Pavilion allows the evocation of the hydraulic techniques at the time of Le Nôtre and that of Duc d'Aumale.
The Association conducts an educational visit on hydraulics and mechanical techniques and welcomes Groups all year long on notice.

For further information :
www.pavillondemanse.com