Château de Couvrelles, château français situé à Couvrelles
Château de Couvrelles is a castle built in the early 17th century in the small village of Couvrelles in the Hauts-de-France region. The building features solid stone walls, a large entrance porch, and an interior courtyard surrounded by stables and farm buildings, with gardens, woods, and open fields extending around the estate.
The castle was built in 1610 and later owned by notable French military leaders and noble families, including General Georges Mouton, Count of Lobau, who served under Napoleon. In the 20th century it underwent restoration after periods of neglect, and remains a protected monument preserving regional history.
The castle served as a gathering place for family celebrations, musical evenings, and social events across the centuries. Visitors today can sense how daily life unfolded in these rooms and gardens where generations shared meals and leisure time together.
The castle is privately owned and opens for guided visits, particularly during European Heritage Days in September. Visitors should book ahead since spaces are limited, and can then explore the buildings and grounds at their own pace during the tour.
A notable connection to René Laënnec, the inventor of the stethoscope, who enjoyed walking in the gardens and spending time relaxing from his medical work. This historical figure visited the estate and left a memory of the intellectual circles that gathered there.
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