Château de Blérancourt

The Château de Blérancourt is a castle in Picardy that consists of two pavilions connected by a grand portal. The structure displays French Renaissance architecture from the early 17th century, with symmetrical facades and classical details.

Architect Salomon de Brosse designed the castle between 1612 and 1619 as a countryside residence for Bernard Potier and Charlotte de Vieux-Pont. The building survived revolutions and wars and was later transformed into a museum to preserve French-American history.

The castle contains a museum that displays the connections between France and America through objects and documents housed in its rooms. Visitors can see how this relationship shaped exchanges between the two nations over time.

The site is easy to visit and requires average physical activity to explore the rooms and gardens. Wear comfortable shoes since your visit will involve both indoor and outdoor areas.

The gardens surrounding the castle are divided into four distinct themed areas that feature French and American plant species. These gardens were specifically designed to connect the botanical traditions of both countries.

Location: Blérancourt

Architects: Salomon de Brosse

Address: place du Général-Leclerc

Website: http://museefrancoamericain.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.51788,3.15438

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45