Top 10 Castles in Picardy, Hauts-de-France

April 17, 2022 Frederic Celentano

Discover the best top things to do in Picardy, France including Chateau de Courcelles-sous-Moyencourt, Chateau de Berzy-le-Sec, Chateau de Pierrefonds, Fort de Conde, Chateau of Coucy, Chateau Fort de Rambures, Chateau de Boury, Chateau-Fort de Guise, Chateau de La Ferte-Milon, Chateau de Long Folie de Buissy.
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1. Chateau de Courcelles-sous-Moyencourt

Rue des Vignes, 80290 Courcelles-sous-Moyencourt France +33 6 15 27 78 12 [email protected] http://www.lamasduparc.fr
Excellent
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Chateau de Courcelles-sous-Moyencourt

Open from May to October, our Castle proposes 3 activities: - Castle presentation, discover his history from the 18th century - walk in our arboretum with trees coming from all around the world - meeting, grooming and walking our lamas Opening hours and prices on our website

2. Chateau de Berzy-le-Sec

Rue Fernand Sigler, Berzy-le-Sec France http://www.aspam-berzy.com
Excellent
75%
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Chateau de Berzy-le-Sec

3. Chateau de Pierrefonds

rue Viollet-Le-Duc, 60350 Pierrefonds France +33 3 44 42 72 72 [email protected] http://pierrefonds.monuments-nationaux.fr/en
Excellent
56%
Good
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Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1,644 reviews

Chateau de Pierrefonds

Dating back to the 15th century, the Chateau de Pierrefonds was comprehensively restored and altered by architect Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century to transform it into an imperial residence for Napoleon III. The chateaux often seems to have been specially built for a swashbuckling film with its richly varied painted and sculpted decors, its defensive system and drawbridge, walkways and drop-boxes, not to forget the two reconstructions of medieval siege engines. Open: > 2nd May to 4th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. > 5th September to 30th April: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 45 minutes before closing time. Closed: > Mondays from 5th September to 30th April. > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups.

Reviewed By Bozeman-Dublin - Trim, Ireland

The most magnificent castle perched atop a hill overlooking the beautiful town and lake of Pierrefonds. It really is like something out of a fairy tale. No wonder there are stories about it inspiring the castle in the Disney logo. Whether that's true or not I don't know, no matter, it just has to be seen - and enjoyed - to be believed. It's more impressive from the town below than inside. It's worth a tour of course, don't get me wrong, and certainly worth the short but steep walk up from the town to see it. But the best view is from below, it is just awe inspiring.

4. Fort de Conde

02280 Chivres-Val France +33 3 23 54 40 00 [email protected] http://www.fortdeconde.com/
Excellent
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

Fort de Conde

5. Chateau of Coucy

Nr. D 5, 02380 Coucy-le-Chateau-Auffrique France +33 3 23 52 71 28 [email protected] http://coucy.monuments-nationaux.fr/en/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 206 reviews

Chateau of Coucy

The Château and fortifications formed one of the largest defensive structures ever constructed in France. Spreading over 14 hectares, Coucy originally included 33 towers and ramparts stretching over two kilometres. The four main corner towers were similar in size to the central keep of the royal palace of the Louvre while the keep at Coucy was the largest castle tower in Christendom. The ruins remain an impressive and evocative reminder of Coucy’s grandeur despite being badly damaged in the First World War. Open: > 2nd May to 4th September: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 5th September to 30th April: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 45 minutes before closing time. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 5,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,0 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups

6. Chateau Fort de Rambures

8 rue du Chateau, 80140 Rambures France +33 3 22 25 10 93 [email protected] http://www.chateaufort-rambures.com
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4.5 based on 326 reviews

Chateau Fort de Rambures

Since the XIth century, when the name of the lords of Rambures appears for the first time, their fortress is watching the hearth of the Vimeu, close to the border of Norman. During one thousand years, three castles were built under the order of the same family. The construction of the present castle began between the ending of the XIVth and the beginning of the XVth century, in the background of the one hundred years war. Today, it represents a rare example of the military architecture from the XVth. Indeed, even after six hundred years, it keeps his original appearance. We suppose that it was David of Rambures, a Shakespearian hero, “Great Master of the crossbows” in the French army, who constructed the castle.

7. Chateau de Boury

Boury en Vexin, 60240 Boury-en-Vexin France +33 2 32 55 15 10 [email protected] http://www.chateaudeboury.com
Excellent
64%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Chateau de Boury

8. Chateau-Fort de Guise

Allee Maurice Duton, 02120 Guise France +33 3 23 61 11 76 [email protected] http://www.chateaudeguise.fr
Excellent
48%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

Chateau-Fort de Guise

Guise, an strategic town in the Valley of the Oise, has been a fortress at the heart of European events from the Xth to the XXth century. With its medieval keep, underground passageways, casemates and bastions, this castle introduces us to the story of the evolution of military architecture over hundreds of years. It reflects the power of some of its owners, such as the famous Dukes of Guise.

Reviewed By The_stobas

What a treat! Kept us all entertained for a few hours. Great signage and a self guided tour so you can wander at your own pace. Some steep steps and climbs up into the tower and down into the cellars - be prepared! Really atmospheric (the cellars are a bit spooky!), great range of exhibitions and discoveries without turning it into a museum. The kids loved it, so did we!! The fort also supports young people who volunteer to help restore the attraction, defo worth a quick donation or purchase from the gift shop to allow this great work to continue.

9. Chateau de La Ferte-Milon

Rue de Vieux Chateau, 02460 La Ferte-Milon France
Excellent
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Chateau de La Ferte-Milon

10. Chateau de Long Folie de Buissy

Rue du 11 Novembre, 80510 Long France +33 3 22 31 34 53 http://www.chateaudelong.fr
Excellent
68%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Chateau de Long Folie de Buissy

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