Castle of Saint-Dizier
Saint-Dizier
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- Saint-Dizier
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Château de Saint-Dizier stands in Saint-Dizier (Haute-Marne), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 16th century). No visits are on record for this building.
Saint-Dizier castle is a fortified complex whose origins date back to the 13th century. Its walls were reinforced in the 16th century with the addition of a bastion, then restored in the 19th century. The surviving remains include several towers, a battery and curtain walls that illustrate the evolution of the site's defences.
What to know
- The site has been listed as a historical monument since 1994 and comprises the remains of towers, an old gate and earthwork fortifications.
- Access and visiting conditions are not specified; it is advisable to enquire with the town hall or local heritage services before visiting.
- The visible structures testify to different periods: the 13th-century defence system, 16th-century improvements and 19th-century restorations.
Where this château is
Saint-Dizier · Haute-Marne · Grand Est
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Address
13 Rue Philippe Lebon, 52100 Saint-Dizier
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- Period of construction
- 13th century, 16th century
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Frequently asked
- When was Saint-Dizier castle built?
- The core of the castle dates back to the 13th century. It was modernised in the 16th century with the addition of a bastion, then restored in the 19th century.
- What can be seen of the castle today?
- The remains include entrance towers, an old gate, terraces, mill and battery towers, and an earthwork bastion known as the Cavalier.
- Is the castle open to the public?
- The site is listed as a historical monument. Precise visiting conditions should be verified directly with the municipality or heritage officials.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q15943926
- Mérimée PA00132595
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