In a wooded area in Hauts-de-France, we find this beautiful 19th-century chateau. Originally owned by a noble family, the estate dates back to the 15th century and included a manor house with an orangery, barns and stables, a forge, and a garden adorned with ponds. In the 19th century, the estate was sold to the local landowner and mayor. The current chateau and its outbuildings were likely built around 1830 for this new owner. The main building is a neoclassical square-plan structure constructed of brick and stone with a hipped roof. The sculptured pediment is by the Duthoit brothers. Inside, the château's opulent wainscoting and magnificently detailed stucco work, particularly in the entrance hall, bear silent witness to the splendor and grandeur the estate once enjoyed.

According to a neighbor, the building was occupied by the Germans in 1943 and has been uninhabited since. This is clearly evident. Eighty years of neglect have reduced the building to a ruin, with sections collapsing in several places. Visiting this castle is risky not only for this reason. The current owners, who run the surrounding farm, are not pleased with prying eyes. People who were arrested, prosecuted, and convicted there can attest to this.
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