When was Obies Castle transformed from a stronghold into a country residence?

The change from a fortified house to a country residence likely occurred during the final third of the eighteenth century, marked by the addition of large windows.

What materials were used to construct the castle?

The building is made of brick and blue stone, materials characteristic of southern architecture in the Nord region.

What exactly is protected by the historical monument listing?

Only the facades and roofs of the castle and its veranda have been listed as historical monuments since 2010.

Château d'Obies

Obies Castle

Obies

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Obies

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

Obies Castle, an ancient stronghold in northern France, bears witness to centuries of architectural evolution beginning in the Middle Ages. This country residence displays fortified characteristics while being built in brick and blue stone. Its transformation from defensive structure to country house was most pronounced during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, when large windows were added to its facades. The building's exterior and roof are now listed as a historical monument.

What to know

No regular visits are currently documented; contact the town hall or owner for information about viewing the property.
The building in brick and blue stone exemplifies the country architecture typical of southern areas in the Nord department.
The south and north facades retain elements from the seventeenth century, notably the arched doorway at the center of the south facade.
The north veranda was added in the early twentieth century during major roof repairs.

Where this château is

Obies · Nord · Hauts-de-France

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Address

59570 Obies

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA59000167
Period of construction: 17th century, second half of the 18th century

Itineraries

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

Frequently asked

When was Obies Castle transformed from a stronghold into a country residence?: The change from a fortified house to a country residence likely occurred during the final third of the eighteenth century, marked by the addition of large windows.
What materials were used to construct the castle?: The building is made of brick and blue stone, materials characteristic of southern architecture in the Nord region.
What exactly is protected by the historical monument listing?: Only the facades and roofs of the castle and its veranda have been listed as historical monuments since 2010.