Can you visit the Château de la Cour des Prés?

Yes, guided tours are organised every summer at this private property still inhabited by descendants of Édouard Piette.

What is the origin of the Château de la Cour des Prés?

It was built in the first half of the 16th century by an ironmaster, Louis Martin, as part of the fortifications encouraged by François I along the Meuse river.

Who was Édouard Piette, connected to this château?

An archaeologist and prehistorian, he was the grandson of the conventionnel who owned the château and lived there, keeping his study on the premises until his death.

Is there parking at the Château de la Cour des Prés?

Yes, parking is available on site.

Château de la Cour des Prés

Rumigny

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Château de la Cour des Prés stands in Rumigny (Ardennes), in the Grand Est region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

At Rumigny, in the Ardennes, the Cour des Prés is a fortified manor built in the 16th century by an ironmaster, at a time when François I was encouraging fortifications along the Meuse against Charles V. The moat is still fed by the Aube stream, and the north tower still bears its loopholes, including one designed for a culverin. The building's long history mixes military legend, such as a possible stay by the Duke of Enghien before the battle of Rocroi, with family history, since the archaeologist Édouard Piette lived there and kept his study on the grounds.

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What to know

The château is still owned by descendants of Édouard Piette, who maintain it.
Guided tours and concerts are organised during summer at this private property.
Parking is available on site.
Guest rooms have been set up in part of the buildings, but this is separate from visiting the monument.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 14 juillet au 31 août
autres périodes sur réservation

Annual closures : samedi

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Parking disponible sur place

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Child-friendly
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Where this château is

Rumigny · Ardennes · Grand Est

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Address

08290 Rumigny

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Château phone number

+33 3 24 35 52 66

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Can you visit the Château de la Cour des Prés?: Yes, guided tours are organised every summer at this private property still inhabited by descendants of Édouard Piette.
What is the origin of the Château de la Cour des Prés?: It was built in the first half of the 16th century by an ironmaster, Louis Martin, as part of the fortifications encouraged by François I along the Meuse river.
Who was Édouard Piette, connected to this château?: An archaeologist and prehistorian, he was the grandson of the conventionnel who owned the château and lived there, keeping his study on the premises until his death.
Is there parking at the Château de la Cour des Prés?: Yes, parking is available on site.