Who built Hugémont castle?

Nicolas de Préseau, a newly ennobled official and clerk of the Avesnes magistracy, began construction in 1674. The building was completed in 1714.

What agricultural buildings remain?

The former stud farms, built around 1769 by Jacques-Marguerite de Préseau, and an imposing barn with original timberwork from the same period survive in good condition. Several two-storey stables and outbuildings are still present.

What is visible in the park?

The park contains three ponds originally used as fish ponds, a monumental blue stone fountain dating to the mid-18th century, avenues replanted with linden and plane trees, an ruined ice house and two small bridges.

Has the castle suffered any major damage?

A fire in 1898 damaged the south-east tower, which was subsequently destroyed. The site underwent modifications in 1764 and again around 1860 by Jules de Colnet, the mayor at that time.

Château d'Hugémont à Dompierre-sur-Helpe

Dompierre-sur-Helpe

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Where: Dompierre-sur-Helpe

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Château d'Hugémont stands in Dompierre-sur-Helpe (Nord), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 17th century, 18th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Hugémont is a rural manor built from 1674 by Nicolas de Préseau, located in Dompierre-sur-Helpe in the Nord department. The main building, dating from the late 17th century, stands as a rectangular structure with four corner pavilions. The estate encompasses substantial agricultural buildings including former stud farms, stables and barns largely constructed during the 18th century. The grounds feature a landscape park created around the mid-18th century, centred on three ponds, a monumental stone fountain and tree-lined avenues.

What to know

The estate has been registered as a historical monument since 2000 ; the protection covers the château's façades and roof, the park, and the principal farm buildings.
Details regarding opening times and visitor access are not available ; enquiries should be made to the local municipality or the property owner.
The grounds contain structures dating back to the 16th century, including a 40-metre-long building ; the property extends to the riverbank where an old mill remains.

Where this château is

Dompierre-sur-Helpe · Nord · Hauts-de-France

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Address

59440 Dompierre-sur-Helpe

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA59000057
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 17th century, 18th century, 19th century

Itineraries

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

Frequently asked

Who built Hugémont castle?: Nicolas de Préseau, a newly ennobled official and clerk of the Avesnes magistracy, began construction in 1674. The building was completed in 1714.
What agricultural buildings remain?: The former stud farms, built around 1769 by Jacques-Marguerite de Préseau, and an imposing barn with original timberwork from the same period survive in good condition. Several two-storey stables and outbuildings are still present.
What is visible in the park?: The park contains three ponds originally used as fish ponds, a monumental blue stone fountain dating to the mid-18th century, avenues replanted with linden and plane trees, an ruined ice house and two small bridges.
Has the castle suffered any major damage?: A fire in 1898 damaged the south-east tower, which was subsequently destroyed. The site underwent modifications in 1764 and again around 1860 by Jules de Colnet, the mayor at that time.