What is a feudal motte?

A motte is an artificial earth mound built during the feudal period as a base for a tower or small castle. It formed the defensive heart of an estate and was often surrounded by a palisade or ditch.

Can you visit the motte at Rubrouck?

The site is listed as a historical monument but does not have organized public access. Visiting depends on the landowner; inquire with the town hall.

Motte féodale de Rubrouck

Rubrouck

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Rubrouck

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Sleep nearby

château de Cocove (Cocove Castle)Accommodation on site20 km

Motte féodale de Rubrouck stands in Rubrouck (Nord), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The feudal motte of Rubrouck, located in the Nord department, is a medieval remnant protected as a historical monument. It bears witness to the defensive organization of northern France during the early feudal period, when these earthen structures served as the first fortifications.

What to know

The site is an earthen motte without visible stone structures, protected since 1980 for its archaeological significance.
Access and visiting conditions are not managed by a public service: inquire with the Rubrouck town hall.
This is rural land; wear appropriate clothing and footwear for local weather conditions.

Where this château is

Rubrouck · Nord · Hauts-de-France

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This châteauChâteaux within 40 km

Address

Rubrouck, Nord

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00107793
Period of construction: Middle Ages

Itineraries

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

Frequently asked

What is a feudal motte?: A motte is an artificial earth mound built during the feudal period as a base for a tower or small castle. It formed the defensive heart of an estate and was often surrounded by a palisade or ditch.
Can you visit the motte at Rubrouck?: The site is listed as a historical monument but does not have organized public access. Visiting depends on the landowner; inquire with the town hall.