What remains of the original castle?

The late 18th century gateway survives, integrated into the northern building constructed in 1857. It is the main element registered as a historical monument.

Why was the castle rebuilt?

The castle was destroyed in 1940, likely during Second World War combat, and was entirely rebuilt in 1959.

Château de Mont-de-Jeux

Saint-Lambert-et-Mont-de-Jeux

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Where: Saint-Lambert-et-Mont-de-Jeux

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Château de Mont-de-Jeux stands in Saint-Lambert-et-Mont-de-Jeux (Ardennes), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Mont-de-Jeux castle in the Ardennes was entirely rebuilt in 1959 after its destruction during the Second World War. Its gateway, dating from the late 18th century, survives as evidence of the original building and is among the site's protected elements. The northern building, erected in 1857, houses this vaulted passage with ogival ribs.

What to know

The gateway and its vaulted elements have been protected as historical monuments since 1995.
Most of the present-day castle dates from 1959, following a complete reconstruction.
The northern building housing the protected gateway dates back to 1857.

Where this château is

Saint-Lambert-et-Mont-de-Jeux · Ardennes · Grand Est

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Address

08130 Saint-Lambert-et-Mont-de-Jeux

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00135302
Period of construction: second half of the 18th century

Frequently asked

What remains of the original castle?: The late 18th century gateway survives, integrated into the northern building constructed in 1857. It is the main element registered as a historical monument.
Why was the castle rebuilt?: The castle was destroyed in 1940, likely during Second World War combat, and was entirely rebuilt in 1959.