When was the château de Wamin built?

Its present structure dates from the 18th century, commissioned by the second Marquis de Wamin, though the site itself is recorded as early as 1079.

Is the château de Wamin a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 2 March 2009, covering the château, its outbuildings and park.

Can visitors tour the inside of the château?

The available information does not specify opening hours or visiting conditions.

What remains of the château's oldest parts?

A vaulted underground hall resting on a monolithic column and a former archive room, both predating the 17th century, survive in the west pavilion.

Château de Wamin

Wamin Castle

Wamin

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Where: Wamin

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

The château de Wamin, in the Pas-de-Calais region, stands on a site recorded as early as 1079, though its present form dates from the 18th century, when the second Marquis de Wamin had it rebuilt using older structural elements. Inside lies a vaulted underground hall resting on a single monolithic column, along with a former archive room, both predating the 17th century and now embedded in the west pavilion. Surrounding the courtyard and the lower yard are outbuildings begun in 1782, a park with its gloriette, and a kitchen garden with the gardener's house.

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 2009, covering its interior decor, outbuildings, park and kitchen garden.
No opening hours or admission fees are provided in the available information.
The building combines pre 17th century elements with an 18th century reconstruction, of interest to visitors curious about older seigneurial architecture.
The grounds also include a park with a gloriette and a kitchen garden with the gardener's house, protected alongside the château.

Where this château is

Wamin · Pas-de-Calais · Hauts-de-France

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Address

62770 Wamin

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00108440
Period of construction: 18th century

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Frequently asked

When was the château de Wamin built?: Its present structure dates from the 18th century, commissioned by the second Marquis de Wamin, though the site itself is recorded as early as 1079.
Is the château de Wamin a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 2 March 2009, covering the château, its outbuildings and park.
Can visitors tour the inside of the château?: The available information does not specify opening hours or visiting conditions.
What remains of the château's oldest parts?: A vaulted underground hall resting on a monolithic column and a former archive room, both predating the 17th century, survive in the west pavilion.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.