Château d'Écou
Écou Castle
Tilques
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- Where
- Tilques
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Château d'Écou stands in Tilques (Pas-de-Calais), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 15th century, 17th century, 18th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century, milieu 20th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
Écou castle, in Tilques in the Pas-de-Calais, carries traces of a history that began in the Middle Ages. Built as a fortress, it was later turned into a pleasure residence, then given a neo-medieval look at the end of the 19th century. In the 20th century, architect Joseph Philippe removed some of the picturesque additions from that last phase, giving the building a plainer appearance. The estate, including its farm, moat, park and kitchen garden, now forms a coherent whole listed as a historic monument.
What to know
- The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 2014, together with its farm, moat, park and gardens.
- No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is available.
- The site combines elements from several periods, from the Middle Ages to 20th century alterations.
Where this château is
Tilques · Pas-de-Calais · Hauts-de-France
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Address
72 Rue du Château, 62500 Tilques
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- Period of construction
- 12th century, 15th century, 17th century, 18th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century, milieu 20th century
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Itineraries
Frequently asked
- Can you visit Écou castle?
- No verified information about visiting arrangements is available for this castle.
- How old is Écou castle?
- Its origins date back to the 12th century, with successive alterations up to the 20th century.
- Is Écou castle a protected monument?
- Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 3 June 2014, together with its farm and park.
- Who altered the castle in the 20th century?
- Architect Joseph Philippe removed some picturesque additions from the 19th century neo-medieval campaign.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22997465
- Mérimée PA62000146
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