When was Selles Castle built?

The oldest parts date to the 12th century. The currently visible buildings also include structures from the 18th century.

Why is the castle listed as a protected monument?

The 1981 classification covers the remaining medieval vestiges, the ramparts, and the façades and roofs of 18th-century buildings.

Château de Selles

Selles Castle

Cambrai

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Cambrai

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Château de Selles stands in Cambrai (Nord), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 18th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Selles Castle occupies a fortified site in Cambrai with medieval origins. The structure preserves remnants from that early period, complemented by 18th-century buildings. The ramparts and façades of this later phase are listed as protected monuments.

What to know

The site combines medieval structures with early modern buildings, both protected by historical monument classification since 1981.
The ramparts form an essential part of the protection, alongside the façades and roofs of 18th-century buildings.
No information on opening hours, admission fees or visiting conditions is available in this entry.

Where this château is

Cambrai · Nord · Hauts-de-France

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Address

59400 Cambrai

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00107398
Period of construction: 12th century, 18th century

Itineraries

Castles near Lille and the Belgian border: 2 days by car

Frequently asked

When was Selles Castle built?: The oldest parts date to the 12th century. The currently visible buildings also include structures from the 18th century.
Why is the castle listed as a protected monument?: The 1981 classification covers the remaining medieval vestiges, the ramparts, and the façades and roofs of 18th-century buildings.