What is the most beautiful castle in Nord?

The most visited in Nord is Dampierre Castle, first in this selection according to its visitors’ reviews. All 10 castles listed are open to visitors with checked hours.

How much does a visit cost?

The adult entry price is shown under each castle when the official website publishes it; 0 of these castles are free.

How is this selection made?

Among the 120 castles recorded in Nord, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.

The 10 most beautiful castles in Nord

10 châteaux

Chosen among 120 recorded castles

What to see in Nord when you only have a weekend: the 10 most visited castles according to their visitors’ reviews, among those open to the public whose visiting conditions we checked on the official website. For each: what you see, the entry price, the link to the full entry.

Ranked by renown: how often their name is searched on Google each month, and how many reviews visitors have left. “Beautiful” is your word; what we measure is what visitors choose.

No. 1
Dampierre Castle
Anzin
In Anzin, the Dampierre château recalls a lesser-known chapter of the mining history of northern France: it was built in the late 19th century by the Compagnie des mines d'Anzin to house its company directors.
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No. 2
Palais Rihour
Lille
On place Rihour, in the centre of Lille, a few Gothic remnants recall the palace built in the 15th century for the Dukes of Burgundy. Repeated fires and demolitions, the last in 1916, left standing only the guards' hall, the chapel turned conclave room, and a grand staircase moved stone by stone.
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No. 3
Château de Robersart (Robersart Castle)
Wambrechies
In Wambrechies, in northern France, the château de Robersart stands on a site occupied by the town's lords since the Middle Ages, though the current building dates from an 18th century reconstruction followed by repeated restorations after several collapses and a gas explosion.
Adult €4Hours, prices and access
No. 4
Château de Flers (Flers Castle)
Villeneuve-d'Ascq
Located in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, the Château de Flers is a brick manor typical of 17th century Flemish rural architecture, completed in 1661 for the de Kessel family. Two wings set at a right angle surround a courtyard lined with a moat, the remnant of a once larger estate.
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No. 5
Palais des Grottes
Cambrai
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No. 6
Esquelbecq Castle
Esquelbecq
On the main square of Esquelbecq, opposite a church whose origins date back to the 10th century, stands one of the last Flemish-style castles in northern France. Built on a square plan with eight towers topped with stepped gables, it is surrounded by wide moats and a park covering several hectares.
Hours, prices and access Tickets and guided tours
No. 7
Château de Bernicourt (Bernicourt Castle)
Roost-Warendin
Built in the eighteenth century, Bernicourt castle stands in Roost-Warendin in northern France. The complex includes the main château with forward pavilions and an attached farm. The facades and roofs of the château and pavilions, along with the entrance gate and its ironwork, are protected as historical monuments.
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No. 8
Château de l'Hermitage (Hermitage Castle)
Condé-sur-l'Escaut
Set in the forest of Bonsecours, on the French Belgian border, the Château de l'Hermitage was built in the late 18th century for the Croÿ family around a square plan centred on a rotunda ballroom ringed with Corinthian columns.
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No. 9
Château d'Esnes (Esnes Castle)
Esnes
Standing at the centre of the village of Esnes, this château combines a fortified medieval core with alterations made in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Adult €6Hours, prices and access
No. 10
Château de Montmorency (Montmorency Castle)
Montigny-en-Ostrevent
In Montigny-en-Ostrevent, the Château de Montmorency has left behind its role as a lordly residence and now functions as a working farm, home to a restaurant and an equestrian centre.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the most beautiful castle in Nord?: The most visited in Nord is Dampierre Castle, first in this selection according to its visitors’ reviews. All 10 castles listed are open to visitors with checked hours.
How much does a visit cost?: The adult entry price is shown under each castle when the official website publishes it; 0 of these castles are free.
How is this selection made?: Among the 120 castles recorded in Nord, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.