Can you visit the keep of Saintines?

It is not open as a conventional heritage site but is rented out as a holiday accommodation.

How old is the castle of Saintines?

The keep dates from the first quarter of the 16th century.

Where exactly is the keep located?

It stands in Saintines, in the Oise department, within the grounds of a former match factory.

Is the castle of Saintines a protected monument?

Yes, the keep has been listed as a historic monument since a 1951 decree.

Château de Saintines

Saintines Castle

Saintines

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Where: Saintines

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Château de Saintines stands in Saintines (Oise), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The keep of Saintines, in the Oise department, dates from the first quarter of the 16th century and is listed as a historic monument. It stands within the grounds of a former match factory, an unusual industrial setting for a medieval remnant. Surrounded by a pond that recalls its defensive origins, the building has been converted into accommodation and is not open to the public as a conventional heritage site.

What to know

The keep is not open for conventional visits, it operates as a holiday rental.
The site lies within the grounds of a former match factory, something not visible from outside.
Access to the upper floors is via the watchtower staircase, with several steps.
The building is surrounded by a shallow but unsecured pond, worth noting if travelling with children.
The historic monument listing covers the keep, inscribed by a 1951 decree.

Practical information

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

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Where this château is

Saintines · Oise · Hauts-de-France

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Address

96 Rue du Château, 60410 Saintines

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Château phone number

+33 6 73 28 40 81

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00114878
Period of construction: first quarter of the 16th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the keep of Saintines?: It is not open as a conventional heritage site but is rented out as a holiday accommodation.
How old is the castle of Saintines?: The keep dates from the first quarter of the 16th century.
Where exactly is the keep located?: It stands in Saintines, in the Oise department, within the grounds of a former match factory.
Is the castle of Saintines a protected monument?: Yes, the keep has been listed as a historic monument since a 1951 decree.