Chateau de Groussay: A Legacy of Elegance and Art

Chateau de Grosse, located 30 miles from Paris, is a historic site with unique architectural features. Built in 1815, it was transformed by an Italian arts patron in the 1930s, adding gardens, a theatre, and the Tartar Tent. The theatre, inspired by a Baroque Opera House, remains active. The library influenced the film My Fair Lady. The Tartar Tent, with 10,000 Delft tiles, is a standout feature. Declared a historic monument in 1993, the Chateau is open for public visits.

What significant change occurred to Chateau de Grosse in the 1930s?

• It became a public park.

• It was purchased by an Italian arts patron.

• It was converted into a museum.

• It was destroyed in a fire.

Which architectural style inspired the private mini theatre at Chateau de Grosse?

• Gothic

• Renaissance

• Modern

• Baroque

The library at Chateau de Grosse is said to have inspired which film's library?

• Gone with the Wind

• My Fair Lady

• The Great Gatsby

• Pride and Prejudice

What is the Tartar Tent at Chateau de Grosse made to resemble?

• A fabric tent

• A wooden cabin

• A glass house

• A stone castle

When was Chateau de Grosse declared a historic monument?

• 2010

• 2000

• 1993

• 1985