Château de Beaurepaire, Medieval castle in Beaumerie-Saint-Martin, France.
Château de Beaurepaire is a castle in Normandy with a central building, a right wing, and a pavilion roof covered in slate tiles. The facade displays rectangular windows with flat stone bands and combines brick masonry with limestone framing.
British Field Marshal Douglas Haig used the castle as headquarters for his expeditionary forces from 1916 to 1919 during World War I. This military occupation left a significant mark on the region's wartime history.
The architectural composition includes a farm complex arranged in a U-shape and a small chapel within the estate's enclosure.
The castle is accessible via a side entrance from the D138 road connecting Montreuil to Campagne-les-Hesdin. Walking shoes are recommended as you may cross through surrounding agricultural land to reach the main buildings.
M. de Baizieux initiated construction in 1853 using a rare combination of brick masonry with limestone frames and cornices for the period. This mixed-material approach was unusual for Norman architecture at the time.
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