Château de Nesles

Château de Nesles is a 13th-century castle with a square footprint and eight corner towers distributed evenly around the structure. The central keep rises prominently above the surrounding fortification.

Robert III of Dreux built the castle in 1226 with authorization from Count Thibaud of Champagne to establish territorial control in the region. The structure later suffered damage during fighting in the First World War.

The castle displays a thoughtful geometric layout with eight uniform towers arranged in a square pattern. This arrangement follows a defensive design common to the fortified houses of this region.

The ruins lie about 2 kilometers east of Seringes-et-Nesles village in open countryside and are largely accessible without barriers. Visitors should check in advance to learn which areas are open to explore and whether guided tours are available.

The castle held strategic importance during the First World War and suffered significant damage when allied forces liberated the region in 1918. Today the ruins still bear traces of this combat in their stone walls.

Location: Seringes-et-Nesles

GPS coordinates: 49.20390,3.56913

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23