When was Contay Castle built?

The castle dates from the mid-eighteenth century. Its white stone walls and slate roofs have remained largely unchanged since construction.

Is Contay Castle open to visitors?

The castle holds historical monument status, but public visiting terms are not formally established. Local authorities should be contacted to learn about access possibilities.

What parts of the castle are legally protected?

The facades and roofs of the main structure were inscribed as historical monuments by decree on 15 November 2010.

Château de Contay

Contay Castle

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

Contay Castle, built in mid-eighteenth-century Picardy, exemplifies restrained country architecture from that era. The main house, dovecote and outbuildings are rendered in white stone beneath slate roofs, creating a unified composition. Views of the structure can be enjoyed from the courtyard and grounds.

What to know

The exterior walls and roof have been protected as historical monuments since 2010.
Visiting conditions are not publicly documented; contact the local town hall or owner to confirm access beforehand.
Built in the mid-1700s with minimal alteration since, the structure retains its original architectural character.

Where this château is

Contay · Somme · Hauts-de-France

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4 Rue du Château, 80560 Contay

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA80000070
Period of construction: 18th century

Itineraries

Castles near Lille and the Belgian border: 2 days by car

Frequently asked

When was Contay Castle built?: The castle dates from the mid-eighteenth century. Its white stone walls and slate roofs have remained largely unchanged since construction.
Is Contay Castle open to visitors?: The castle holds historical monument status, but public visiting terms are not formally established. Local authorities should be contacted to learn about access possibilities.
What parts of the castle are legally protected?: The facades and roofs of the main structure were inscribed as historical monuments by decree on 15 November 2010.