Can you still see the castle at Chaumont-en-Vexin?

Only a few remains of the enclosure and a terraced area survive on the mound, the castle having been abandoned and ruined after the 13th century.

Is the site easy to access?

No accessibility information is available; the mound is reached on foot over natural ground.

Why was this castle built?

It guarded the border between the kingdom of France and the duchy of Normandy, facing the castle of Gisors.

When did the castle lose its purpose?

From 1260 onward, once Normandy was united with the French crown and the Vexin stopped being a border region.

Château de Chaumont-en-Vexin

Chaumont-en-Vexin Castle

Chaumont-en-Vexin

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Chaumont-en-Vexin

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Château de Chaumont-en-Vexin stands in Chaumont-en-Vexin (Oise), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

At Chaumont-en-Vexin, an isolated mound roughly 400 metres across carries the remains of a former stronghold, once capital of a medieval county and later a border fortress for the kings of France against nearby Normandy. Only a few sections of the masonry enclosure that once crowned the summit survive, along with a terraced slope on the eastern side, thought to be the remains of an outer bailey. There is little built structure left to tour; what strikes visitors instead is the commanding position over the plain, facing the Gisors hillside.

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What to know

Only scattered remains of the enclosure survive; there is no standing building to visit.
The mound is explored on foot, with a noticeable climb from the village.
No pricing or opening-hours information is available for this site.
The visit is mainly a walk, valued for the landscape and the shape of the terrain.
Sturdy footwear is advisable, as the ground is natural and sometimes uneven.

Where this château is

Chaumont-en-Vexin · Oise · Hauts-de-France

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Address

Chaumont-en-Vexin, Oise

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

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Frequently asked

Can you still see the castle at Chaumont-en-Vexin?: Only a few remains of the enclosure and a terraced area survive on the mound, the castle having been abandoned and ruined after the 13th century.
Is the site easy to access?: No accessibility information is available; the mound is reached on foot over natural ground.
Why was this castle built?: It guarded the border between the kingdom of France and the duchy of Normandy, facing the castle of Gisors.
When did the castle lose its purpose?: From 1260 onward, once Normandy was united with the French crown and the Vexin stopped being a border region.