At the beginning of the 20th century, Jean-Emilie Gosse, founder of the Physics Society, also nicknamed the "Architect of Big Works" for the sheer size of his constructions (which include Geneva’s Grand Theatre), built the château for François Gondrand. It is said that Mr. Gondrand, who was originally from Viry, left the area when he was young and penniless. He made his fortune at the end of the 19th century and created, first in Italy then rapidly throughout Europe, one of the largest sea and land transport companies of the time.

Gondrand and his family lived in the lovely Napoleon III château until the 2nd World War. During the war the Italians, then the Germans, occupied it, installing the border "Komandantur" in the house.

Besieged and recovered at the “Libération”, it seems the residence was then sold by the Gondrand family to the UAP (Union of Insurances of Paris). It was made into a summer camp for the children of UAP employees.

As time went by and the nature of leisure activities changed, the residence stood empty for a few years, until it was finally bought by the current owners. Five years of work restored the house to its original splendor, whereupon the owners moved in, rented out apartments and, most especially, transformed it into a place dedicated to festivities and revelries.