When was Vieulaines Castle built?

The building dates from the mid-18th century, specifically around 1750.

What is protected as a historic monument?

The facades, roofs and wrought iron staircase railing are listed as protected elements.

Château de Vieulaines

Vieulaines Castle

Fontaine-sur-Somme

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Where: Fontaine-sur-Somme

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Château de Vieulaines stands in Fontaine-sur-Somme (Somme), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: milieu 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Vieulaines Castle is an 18th-century residence built around 1750 in brick with stone bands, located in Fontaine-sur-Somme in the Somme department. Its classical layout features a central main block flanked by two lower side wings ending in pavilions. The park-facing facade displays an elegant avant-corps decorated with rustication and fluted Ionic pilasters, while the courtyard facade, altered in the 19th century, presents a simpler appearance.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1990, protecting its facades, roofs and wrought iron staircase railing.
Information about opening hours, admission fees and visiting conditions is not available; we recommend contacting the town hall of Fontaine-sur-Somme or the local heritage authority.

Where this château is

Fontaine-sur-Somme · Somme · Hauts-de-France

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Address

1 Rte d'Abbeville, 80510 Fontaine-sur-Somme

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Château phone number

+44 7539 670693

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00116274
Period of construction: milieu 18th century

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Frequently asked

When was Vieulaines Castle built?: The building dates from the mid-18th century, specifically around 1750.
What is protected as a historic monument?: The facades, roofs and wrought iron staircase railing are listed as protected elements.
What distinguishes the castle's facade?: The park-facing facade features an elegant avant-corps decorated with rustication and fluted Ionic pilasters.