Who built the Château du Plessis-Brion?

It was built by Jean de Poumereux, master of artillery to King Francis I, in the early 16th century.

Is the Château du Plessis-Brion a listed historic monument?

Yes, several parts are protected: the entrance gate and a gate were listed in 1946, while the facades, roofs, courtyard, moats, cellars and main staircase were classified in 1991.

Was the château damaged during a war?

It suffered damage during the First World War and underwent restoration starting in 1920 under architect Abel Mahieu.

Is the park original to the château?

No, the current park was redesigned at the end of the 19th century.

Château du Plessis-Brion

Plessis-Brion Castle

Le Plessis-Brion

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Château du Plessis-Brion stands in Le Plessis-Brion (Oise), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is listed 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 Château du Plessis-Brion, in the Oise department, was built in the early 16th century by Jean de Poumereux, master of artillery to King Francis I. The building combines lingering defensive features with early Renaissance ornamentation, a mark of its transitional architecture. Damaged during the First World War, it was restored from 1920 onward under architect Abel Mahieu. The surrounding park was redesigned at the end of the 19th century.

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Le Plessis-Brion · Oise · Hauts-de-France

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2 Rue de l'Église, 60150 Le Plessis-Brion

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00114811
Period of construction: first quarter of the 16th century

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Who built the Château du Plessis-Brion?: It was built by Jean de Poumereux, master of artillery to King Francis I, in the early 16th century.
Is the Château du Plessis-Brion a listed historic monument?: Yes, several parts are protected: the entrance gate and a gate were listed in 1946, while the facades, roofs, courtyard, moats, cellars and main staircase were classified in 1991.
Was the château damaged during a war?: It suffered damage during the First World War and underwent restoration starting in 1920 under architect Abel Mahieu.
Is the park original to the château?: No, the current park was redesigned at the end of the 19th century.