Château d'Arques, Medieval castle in Arques, France
The square keep of Château d'Arques rises 24 meters high, featuring four corner turrets and walls constructed from golden sandstone with pinkish roof tiles.
Built in 1284 by Gilles de Voisins, the fortress protected the Rialsès valley and monitored the transhumance routes leading to the Corbières mountain range.
The castle demonstrates military architectural influences from Ile de France, incorporating defensive features that allowed forty soldiers to guard the structure simultaneously.
Visitors can explore four levels of the castle connected by a spiral staircase, examining the murder holes and various defensive architectural elements.
The interior decoration of the castle presents Renaissance-style elements that predate the actual Renaissance period, marking an early adoption of this artistic approach.
Location: Arques
Inception: 1284
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: http://chateau-arques.fr
GPS coordinates: 42.95306,2.36694
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
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