What is the historical origin of Bailleul-sur-Thérain château?

The lordship dates back at least to the ninth century according to archival documents. The château in its present form was rebuilt in 1724 by François Michel du Mesnil, who preserved two feudal towers from the earlier castle, one dating to the fourteenth century.

What architectural style characterizes the château?

The edifice follows Mansart style, recognizable by its brick and stone façades, bold mascarons, and wrought-iron balconies. Conical posts linked by chains mark the entrance to the park.

What is protected as a historic monument?

The façades and roofing of the main building, the façades and roofing of the outbuildings, and the entrance gate have been listed since 1961. The two feudal towers form part of the protected ensemble.

Château de Bailleul-sur-Thérain

Bailleul-sur-Thérain Castle

Bailleul-sur-Thérain

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Château de Bailleul-sur-Thérain stands in Bailleul-sur-Thérain (Oise), 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 first half of the eighteenth century, the château de Bailleul-sur-Thérain stands out for its brick and stone architecture, featuring bold mascarons and wrought-iron balconies. The edifice embodies Mansart style, enriched by two feudal towers from an earlier castle, one dating to the fourteenth century. The south-facing façade overlooks the park lawns adjoining the Thérain river and commands the classical composition of the ensemble.

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1961, protecting its façades, roofing, outbuildings and entrance gate.
The lordship of Bailleul has deep roots, documented from the ninth century, with the current castle rebuilt in the eighteenth century by François Michel du Mesnil.
Two feudal towers remain visible, standing as witnesses to the earlier fortress that occupied the site before the present classical château.

Where this château is

Bailleul-sur-Thérain · Oise · Hauts-de-France

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Bailleul-sur-Thérain, Oise

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00114492
Period of construction: first half of the 18th century

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What is the historical origin of Bailleul-sur-Thérain château?: The lordship dates back at least to the ninth century according to archival documents. The château in its present form was rebuilt in 1724 by François Michel du Mesnil, who preserved two feudal towers from the earlier castle, one dating to the fourteenth century.
What architectural style characterizes the château?: The edifice follows Mansart style, recognizable by its brick and stone façades, bold mascarons, and wrought-iron balconies. Conical posts linked by chains mark the entrance to the park.
What is protected as a historic monument?: The façades and roofing of the main building, the façades and roofing of the outbuildings, and the entrance gate have been listed since 1961. The two feudal towers form part of the protected ensemble.