Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer

To make a day of it

Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer stands in Boulogne-sur-Mer (Pas-de-Calais), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 16th century, 18th century, 19th century). Adult admission costs 7.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built in the 13th century at the corner of the old town's ramparts, Boulogne-sur-Mer castle, also known as château d'Aumont, forms with its walls one of the few surviving intact medieval fortified complexes in France. Turned into a museum in 1988, it still shows its nine round towers, its curtain walls and, underground, the vaulted hall known as 'la Barbière', a striking remnant of the original building. Used as a prison until 1974, it has since regained a cultural role while keeping its fortress character.

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What to know

• The adult admission fee is 7.50 euros.
• According to our data, opening hours cover only one day per week.
• Parking is available on boulevard Eurvin, esplanade Mariette or in the enclos de l'Évêché.
• The visit includes underground spaces, notably the vaulted hall known as la Barbière.
• The building stands at the edge of the old town, within the fortified enclosure.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

Boulevard Eurvin (opposite the Stade de la Libération) ; Esplanade Mariette ; Enclos de l'Évêché

Where this château is

Boulogne-sur-Mer · Pas-de-Calais · Hauts-de-France

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Address

Bd Eurvin, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 3 21 10 02 20

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00108228

Period of construction

13th century, 16th century, 18th century, 19th century

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Frequently asked

What is the entrance fee for Boulogne-sur-Mer castle?

The adult ticket costs 7.50 euros.

Is the castle open every day?

No, according to our data it only opens one day a week.

Where can I park near the castle?

Parking is available on boulevard Eurvin, esplanade Mariette or in the enclos de l'Évêché.

How old is Boulogne-sur-Mer castle?

It dates back to the 13th century, with later alterations.

What can be seen inside the castle?

The castle houses a museum and features the vaulted underground hall known as la Barbière.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q15940146
• Mérimée PA00108228
• Official website

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