Can you visit Marfontaine castle?

There is no verified information confirming visiting conditions, as the castle is privately owned.

How old is Marfontaine castle?

The current building dates from the very end of the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th, around 1617-1619.

Who built Marfontaine castle?

According to historical sources, it was built by Marguerite de Vaudier de Beaumont, widow of a member of the Fay d'Athies family, who later remarried François de Proissy.

Is Marfontaine castle a protected monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a 1998 order, which protects the manor house, farm buildings and remains of the enclosure wall.

Château de Marfontaine

Marfontaine Castle

Marfontaine

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Where: Marfontaine

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Château de Marfontaine stands in Marfontaine (Aisne), 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 16th century, first quarter of the 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Marfontaine castle, in the Aisne department, combines a manor house and farm buildings within a single rectangular layout. Built of brick and stone at the turn of the 17th century, several of its walls display patterns made from overfired bricks. Part of the structure has collapsed, giving the whole an uneven appearance between the occupied sections and the ruins.

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What to know

The building is privately owned and has been listed as a historic monument since 1998, covering the manor house, farm buildings and remains of the enclosure wall.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or visiting conditions.
The site is located in a rural setting, in the village of Marfontaine in the Aisne department.
Since part of the structure has collapsed, caution is advised when viewing these areas from the public road.

Where this château is

Marfontaine · Aisne · Hauts-de-France

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Address

02140 Marfontaine

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA02000016
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 16th century, first quarter of the 17th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Marfontaine castle?: There is no verified information confirming visiting conditions, as the castle is privately owned.
How old is Marfontaine castle?: The current building dates from the very end of the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th, around 1617-1619.
Who built Marfontaine castle?: According to historical sources, it was built by Marguerite de Vaudier de Beaumont, widow of a member of the Fay d'Athies family, who later remarried François de Proissy.
Is Marfontaine castle a protected monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a 1998 order, which protects the manor house, farm buildings and remains of the enclosure wall.