Can you visit the castle of Étaples?

No, the castle was dismantled in 1641 and no visible remains survive; its former site is now the town cemetery.

Where was the castle of Étaples located?

It stood atop the hill now occupied by the cemetery, on route d'Hilbert.

When was the castle of Étaples built?

It was built in 1172 by Matthew of Alsace, Count of Boulogne, over the ruins of a Roman-era fortification.

What happened at the castle of Étaples?

The Treaty of Étaples was signed there in 1492 between Henry VII of England and Charles VIII of France, and it hosted King François I in 1520 and King Louis XIV in 1637.

Château d'Étaples

Étaples Castle

Étaples

Access

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Where: Étaples

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Château d'Étaples stands in Étaples (Pas-de-Calais), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The castle of Étaples no longer stands: its former site, atop the hill overlooking the town, is now occupied by the local cemetery. Built in 1172 by Matthew of Alsace over Roman remains, it witnessed notable events, including the signing of an Anglo-French treaty in 1492 and visits from kings François I and Louis XIV. Dismantled in 1641, its stones were reused to build a dyke along the Canche river. Visitors come not for standing walls, but for a place steeped in history, now quiet.

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What to know

No remains of the castle are visible today; the site is now occupied by the Étaples cemetery.
A visit amounts to a place of memory on route d'Hilbert, with no historic structure to see.
Access is free and open, as with any municipal cemetery.
No opening hours or fees apply, since this is not a monument open for visits.

Where this château is

Étaples · Pas-de-Calais · Hauts-de-France

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Address

Étaples, Pas-de-Calais

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown

Itineraries

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

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the castle of Étaples?: No, the castle was dismantled in 1641 and no visible remains survive; its former site is now the town cemetery.
Where was the castle of Étaples located?: It stood atop the hill now occupied by the cemetery, on route d'Hilbert.
When was the castle of Étaples built?: It was built in 1172 by Matthew of Alsace, Count of Boulogne, over the ruins of a Roman-era fortification.
What happened at the castle of Étaples?: The Treaty of Étaples was signed there in 1492 between Henry VII of England and Charles VIII of France, and it hosted King François I in 1520 and King Louis XIV in 1637.