When was Armentières Castle built?

The feudal castle was built in the late 12th century. An additional tower was added in the early 16th century.

Why is the castle in ruins?

Severe destruction resulted from fighting during the First World War. A restoration campaign in 1981 allowed the remains to be consolidated.

What exactly is protected?

Armentières Castle and its postern gate have been classified as historic monuments since 1921.

Château d'Armentières

Armentières Castle

Armentières-sur-Ourcq

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Château d'Armentières stands in Armentières-sur-Ourcq (Aisne), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 14th century, 15th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Armentières Castle, a feudal stronghold built in the late 12th century, stands in Armentières-sur-Ourcq in the Aisne department. Its structure, despite damage, comprises a residential block flanked by four corner towers and a fifth tower, constructed in the early 16th century, rising at the northwest angle. The ruins bear deep marks from the fighting of 1914-1918; restoration work carried out in 1981 stabilized the site.

What to know

The monument has been classified as a historic monument since 1921, including the castle and its postern gate.
The condition of the site requires visitors to consider access to the ruins and the stability of the structures.
The visible traces of First World War destruction form a major part of the castle's current character.

Where this château is

Armentières-sur-Ourcq · Aisne · Hauts-de-France

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4 Rue du Château, 02210 Armentières-sur-Ourcq

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+33 6 12 56 04 62

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00115506
Period of construction: 12th century, 14th century, 15th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

When was Armentières Castle built?: The feudal castle was built in the late 12th century. An additional tower was added in the early 16th century.
Why is the castle in ruins?: Severe destruction resulted from fighting during the First World War. A restoration campaign in 1981 allowed the remains to be consolidated.
What exactly is protected?: Armentières Castle and its postern gate have been classified as historic monuments since 1921.