Château de Cœuvres

Château de Cœuvres is a castle in northern France organized around a quadrilateral layout with corner pavilions and surrounding curtain walls. An entrance pavilion opens onto a lower courtyard where outbuildings and granaries remain part of the complex.

The castle passed to the d'Estrées family in 1530 when Antoine d'Estrées inherited it and began architectural changes. This family's influence shaped the property over generations and marked its role in regional affairs.

The grand granaries display architectural details like narrow bays and fluted pilasters that reference the owner's role as Grand Master of Artillery. These features remain visible today and speak to the estate's importance during the Renaissance period.

The castle remains privately owned and cannot be entered, but its exterior can be viewed from public roads surrounding the property. Walking around the perimeter offers different perspectives of the main structures and outbuildings.

During World War I, the castle served as a military headquarters for several regiments and medical units. The owner at that time, Albert de Bertier de Sauvigny, documented this period and preserved its history for later generations.

Location: Cœuvres-et-Valsery

GPS coordinates: 49.33760,3.15443

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26