What remains of Sarcus castle?

The original castle disappeared in 1833. Three main arcades with a vault, a former chapel, and fragments of a fourth arcade preserved in the estate's outbuildings survive.

How were the ruins preserved?

Monsieur Daudin purchased the remains in the 19th century and reintegrated them into his park as architectural ornaments.

Why is this castle protected?

Its remains represent a rare testimony to 16th-century Picardy Renaissance architecture, warranting its listing as a historical monument since 1999.

Château de Sarcus

Sarcus Castle

Pouilly

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Where: Pouilly

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Château de Sarcus stands in Pouilly (Oise), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the 16th century near Grandvillers, Sarcus castle no longer stands as a residence. Its ruins, preserved in the 19th century by Monsieur Daudin who incorporated them into his park, bear witness to early Renaissance architecture in Picardy. The main group features three arcades and a vault, while a former chapel stands separately within the grounds, alongside the fragmented remains of a third arcade.

What to know

The ruins are located within a private park and visitor access is not documented.
The original castle was demolished in 1833, and only its ruins remain, repurposed as ornamental structures.
Fragments of a third arcade have been stored in the estate's outbuildings.

Where this château is

Pouilly · Oise · Hauts-de-France

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Address

22 La Frm de Pouilly, 60790 Pouilly

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA60000022
Period of construction: 16th century

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What remains of Sarcus castle?: The original castle disappeared in 1833. Three main arcades with a vault, a former chapel, and fragments of a fourth arcade preserved in the estate's outbuildings survive.
How were the ruins preserved?: Monsieur Daudin purchased the remains in the 19th century and reintegrated them into his park as architectural ornaments.
Why is this castle protected?: Its remains represent a rare testimony to 16th-century Picardy Renaissance architecture, warranting its listing as a historical monument since 1999.