Why is the château de Beaurevoir famous?

Jeanne d'Arc was imprisoned in its keep for four months in 1430, after her capture, before being sold to the English.

What remains of the château de Beaurevoir today?

Only the so-called Jeanne d'Arc tower survives, along with remains of living quarters, wide moats and part of the underground passages.

Who destroyed the château de Beaurevoir?

The castle was dismantled by order of Louis XIV in 1674, and what remained was further demolished by a private owner after the Revolution.

Is the château de Beaurevoir a listed historic monument?

Yes, the Jeanne d'Arc tower has been classified since 1920 and the castle grounds have been listed since 1937.

Château de Beaurevoir

Beaurevoir Castle

Beaurevoir

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Where: Beaurevoir

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Château de Beaurevoir stands in Beaurevoir (Aisne), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 14th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

On a mound southwest of Beaurevoir, in the Aisne department, stands the cylindrical tower known as the Jeanne d'Arc tower, the only surviving part of a fortified castle built in the early 14th century. It was in this keep that Jeanne d'Arc was held prisoner for four months in 1430, after her capture, before being handed over to the English. The site also retains remains of living quarters, wide moats and part of the underground passages, the last traces of a fortress dismantled by order of Louis XIV at the end of the 17th century.

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What to know

Only the Jeanne d'Arc tower remains above ground, the rest of the castle having been demolished under Louis XIV.
The site features impressive moats, 40 metres wide and 10 metres deep.
Part of the castle's underground passages has been preserved and may be accessible.
The visit takes place outdoors on a mound, involving some walking and uneven ground.
The monument has been protected as a historic landmark since 1920 and 1937.

Where this château is

Beaurevoir · Aisne · Hauts-de-France

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Address

Beaurevoir, Aisne

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00115522
Period of construction: first quarter of the 14th century

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Why is the château de Beaurevoir famous?: Jeanne d'Arc was imprisoned in its keep for four months in 1430, after her capture, before being sold to the English.
What remains of the château de Beaurevoir today?: Only the so-called Jeanne d'Arc tower survives, along with remains of living quarters, wide moats and part of the underground passages.
Who destroyed the château de Beaurevoir?: The castle was dismantled by order of Louis XIV in 1674, and what remained was further demolished by a private owner after the Revolution.
Is the château de Beaurevoir a listed historic monument?: Yes, the Jeanne d'Arc tower has been classified since 1920 and the castle grounds have been listed since 1937.