Château de Fretin
Fretin Castle
Fretin
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- Where
- Fretin
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Château de Fretin stands in Fretin (Nord), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 17th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
Fretin Castle, founded in the 12th century, underwent several reconstructions, with remains from the 17th and 18th centuries still visible. The monument's protection covers the entrance gate of the former farm, the moats, and the land corresponding to the castle's foundations.
What to know
- Visit conditions are not documented; contact Fretin town hall for details.
- The entrance gate dates from the late 17th century, with pilasters added in the 18th century.
- The protected site includes the moats and the archaeological layers beneath the original castle.
Where this château is
Fretin · Nord · Hauts-de-France
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Address
Fretin, Nord
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Period of construction
- fourth quarter of the 17th century, 18th century
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Itineraries
Frequently asked
- When was Fretin Castle built?
- The castle dates from the 12th century but was reconstructed several times. The current gate and visible moats date from the late 17th and 18th centuries.
- What is protected as a historic monument?
- The listing includes the entrance gate of the former castle farm, a second gate at the southern edge of the park, the moats, and the land beneath which the castle's foundations rest.
- Can you visit Fretin Castle?
- No information about visiting conditions is available; contact Fretin town hall for access details.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22975661
- Mérimée PA00132800
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