How old is Eaucourt-sur-Somme castle?

The visible remains mostly date from the 15th century, though an earlier fortress stood on the site as far back as the 13th century.

What remains of the castle today?

The entrance gatehouse with its towers, traces of the drawbridge mechanism, and parts of the enclosure wall and moat can still be seen.

Is the castle a listed historic monument?

The surviving remains have been listed as a historic monument since an order issued in 1926.

Who maintains the site today?

A restoration association has maintained and run activities at the site since the 1980s.

Castle of Eaucourt-sur-Somme

Eaucourt-sur-Somme

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

The ruins of Eaucourt-sur-Somme castle stand on a fortified 15th century site in the west of the Somme department. Visitors can still make out the entrance gatehouse with its towers, the remains of the drawbridge mechanism and part of the moat that once surrounded the enclosure. Abandoned since the late 18th century, the site has undergone long restoration work carried out by a local association, which now runs activities centred on medieval building crafts.

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What to know

The site is mostly an open-air visit among partially restored medieval structures.
Stairs and uneven ground call for some care when walking around.
Activities around medieval crafts take place at certain times of year, notably in spring.
The monument has been a listed historic site since 1926, as surviving remains of the castle.

Practical information

Opening hours

Escape game: ouvert toute l'année
Les Médiévales: en mai les samedis et dimanches de 14h à 18h

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Eaucourt-sur-Somme · Somme · Hauts-de-France

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Address

Eaucourt-sur-Somme, Somme

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00116142
Period of construction: 15th century

Itineraries

Castles near Lille and the Belgian border: 2 days by car

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Frequently asked

How old is Eaucourt-sur-Somme castle?: The visible remains mostly date from the 15th century, though an earlier fortress stood on the site as far back as the 13th century.
What remains of the castle today?: The entrance gatehouse with its towers, traces of the drawbridge mechanism, and parts of the enclosure wall and moat can still be seen.
Is the castle a listed historic monument?: The surviving remains have been listed as a historic monument since an order issued in 1926.
Who maintains the site today?: A restoration association has maintained and run activities at the site since the 1980s.