Is the château de Fressin still inhabited?

No, only ruins remain of the fortress built in the 15th century; there is no current habitation.

Can visitors explore the underground passages at Fressin?

Yes, the underground passages are part of the visit offered at the site.

Is the château de Fressin a listed historic monument?

Yes, the ruins, ground and subsoil have been listed as a historic monument since an order of 8 August 1996.

Château de Fressin

Fressin Castle

Fressin

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Fressin

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Château de Fressin stands in Fressin (Pas-de-Calais), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). No visits are on record for this building.

In the village of Fressin, in the Pas-de-Calais, stand the remains of a fortress built in the 15th century by Jean V de Créquy, a knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Of the eight round towers and the keep that once made up the stronghold, only ruins remain, illustrating late medieval military architecture. An exhibition room explains the building techniques and daily life of the period, and the underground passages can also be explored.

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What to know

The site is mainly open to visitors during the warmer months, so this is the best time to plan a visit.
The visit includes open-air ruins as well as underground passages, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
An exhibition room presents medieval building techniques and daily life at the castle.
The site has been a listed historic monument, including its ground and subsoil, since 1996.
No details on opening times, prices or access are given here, so these should be checked directly.

Where this château is

Fressin · Pas-de-Calais · Hauts-de-France

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Address

Fressin, Pas-de-Calais

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

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA62000001
Period of construction: 15th century

Itineraries

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

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Frequently asked

Is the château de Fressin still inhabited?: No, only ruins remain of the fortress built in the 15th century; there is no current habitation.
Can visitors explore the underground passages at Fressin?: Yes, the underground passages are part of the visit offered at the site.
Who built the château de Fressin?: It was built by Jean V de Créquy, a knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, in the 15th century.
Is the château de Fressin a listed historic monument?: Yes, the ruins, ground and subsoil have been listed as a historic monument since an order of 8 August 1996.