France's architectural heritage is diverse, including castles, cathedrals, typical villages, and industrial monuments.
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Under the reign of Louis XIV, in 1662, the state purchased the Normandy property of Le Pin to establish a national stud farm.
The 1,200-hectare estate was designed by Le Nôtre and Mansart. The buildings were completed in 1730. The first royal stud, it is nicknamed the "Versailles of the horse."
