Who built the château de l'abbaye Saint-Aubert?

It was built in 1788 for the monks of the Saint-Aubert abbey in Cambrai, under the direction of master carpenter Beauvais.

Is the château connected to the First World War?

Yes, it served as headquarters for a German squadron, and the pilot Manfred von Richthofen stayed there.

Is the château protected as a historic monument?

The main building, moat and bridges have been listed since 1983, while the outbuildings and enclosure wall are registered.

Can the château be visited freely?

No information on opening hours or access conditions is available.

Château de l'abbaye Saint-Aubert

abbaye Saint-Aubert Castle

Avesnes-le-Sec

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Avesnes-le-Sec

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Château de l'abbaye Saint-Aubert stands in Avesnes-le-Sec (Nord), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Located in Avesnes-le-Sec, this 18th-century château was built in 1788 for the monks of the Saint-Aubert abbey in Cambrai, on land that already held earlier structures. Visitors come to see the main building together with the moat and its three bridges, as well as the dovecote tower and the park's surrounding wall. The site also carries an unexpected trace of the First World War: the pilot Manfred von Richthofen stayed here when his squadron set up its headquarters on the grounds.

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What to know

The château, its moat and bridges are listed as historic monuments, while the outbuildings and enclosure wall are registered.
No information on admission fees, opening hours or visit duration is available here.
The building stands in Avesnes-le-Sec, in the Nord department.
Protection records date the site to the 17th century, though the present château was built in 1788.

Where this château is

Avesnes-le-Sec · Nord · Hauts-de-France

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Address

22 Rue du Château, 59296 Avesnes-le-Sec

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00107357
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century, 19th century

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Frequently asked

Who built the château de l'abbaye Saint-Aubert?: It was built in 1788 for the monks of the Saint-Aubert abbey in Cambrai, under the direction of master carpenter Beauvais.
Is the château connected to the First World War?: Yes, it served as headquarters for a German squadron, and the pilot Manfred von Richthofen stayed there.
Is the château protected as a historic monument?: The main building, moat and bridges have been listed since 1983, while the outbuildings and enclosure wall are registered.
Can the château be visited freely?: No information on opening hours or access conditions is available.