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Château de Chailvet, Royaucourt-et-Chailvet

Château de Chailvet

Chailvet Castle

Royaucourt-et-Chailvet

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Royaucourt-et-Chailvet

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Château de Chailvet stands in Royaucourt-et-Chailvet (Aisne), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Near Laon, in Royaucourt-et-Chailvet, this 16th century château is known for an arcaded façade with stacked galleries in an Italian Renaissance style, once considered unique in the former Picardy region. Built under the La Vieuville family, it features two square towers topped with domes and a stone dovecote noted for its age. The estate remains a privately owned, inhabited residence, and only its exterior can be approached by visitors.

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What to know

  • The château is a privately owned residence, still inhabited, and its interior is not open to visitors.
  • Only the façade and surroundings can be viewed from outside.
  • The outbuildings and dovecote, dating from the 18th century, are protected as historic monuments.
  • The site includes moats and remains of counterscarps visible around the courtyard.

Where this château is

Royaucourt-et-Chailvet · Aisne · Hauts-de-France

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Address

Rue de la Fontaine, 02000 Royaucourt-et-Chailvet

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Château phone number

+33 3 23 20 00 00

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00115891
Period of construction
16th century, 18th century

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The most visited in this department — Aisne

From the same period — 16e siècle