Château de Laprée

Château de Laprée is a 18th-century castle with a moat and drawbridge that showcase its defensive design. The grounds feature extensive gardens laid out in the English landscape style when the property was renovated in the 1800s.

The castle was built in 1740 following a fire that destroyed the previous residence, constructed on the foundations of an earlier feudal building. The Lencquesaing family took control and reshaped the property across subsequent generations.

The name carries echoes of the region's agricultural past, with the property reflecting how local landowning families shaped the countryside. Today the estate shows how such residences were centers of rural life and influence.

The property is accessible during Heritage Days when it opens to visitors and sits near both Aire-sur-Lys and Saint-Omer. Check ahead of time for open dates since access is limited to specific occasions throughout the year.

The property holds extensive archives on northern French history that offer visitors a window into local records and research materials. These collections contain rare sources that document the region's evolution and provide surprising connections to broader historical events.