When was Château d'Humerœuille built?

The château dates from the early eighteenth century, a period when aristocratic architecture moved away from defensive forms toward pleasure residences.

What interior features survive at the château?

Interior decoration was destroyed during the Revolution. Only the wooden staircase of honor, distinguished by the quality of its craftsmanship, has been preserved.

Is the château protected as a historic monument?

Yes, the façades, roofing, outbuildings, and staircase of honor have been inscribed since February 2013.

Château d'Humerœuille

Humerœuille Castle

Humerœuille

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Where: Humerœuille

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Château d'Humerœuille stands in Humerœuille (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: first half of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the early eighteenth century in the Pas-de-Calais, Château d'Humerœuille exemplifies the transition from medieval defensive architecture to the country residence designed for comfort and leisure. Its central body, articulated by two projecting bays, assumes the proportions of a country gentleman's house. The building retains an eighteenth-century wooden staircase with finely executed balusters, a notable remnant of period interior appointments.

What to know

The façades, roofing, and outbuildings, along with the wooden staircase of honor, are inscribed as historic monuments.
Interior decoration was lost during the French Revolution, with the exception of the staircase that remains in situ.
The château functions as a country gentleman's residence rather than a fortress, reflecting early eighteenth-century changes in aristocratic living practices.

Where this château is

Humerœuille · Pas-de-Calais · Hauts-de-France

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Address

1 Pl. publique, 62130 Humerœuille

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA62000144
Period of construction: first half of the 18th century

Itineraries

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Frequently asked

When was Château d'Humerœuille built?: The château dates from the early eighteenth century, a period when aristocratic architecture moved away from defensive forms toward pleasure residences.
What interior features survive at the château?: Interior decoration was destroyed during the Revolution. Only the wooden staircase of honor, distinguished by the quality of its craftsmanship, has been preserved.
Is the château protected as a historic monument?: Yes, the façades, roofing, outbuildings, and staircase of honor have been inscribed since February 2013.