Château de Creil

Château de Creil is a medieval castle on Saint-Maurice island featuring fortified architecture from that era. Only the northern wing and a single tower remain connected to a red brick structure, with the rest of the original complex destroyed.

This fortress developed during the medieval period as a strategic stronghold along the Oise river. In 1441, the English garrison surrendered after French artillery forces under King Charles VII attacked and breached its defenses.

The castle appears in Jacques Androuet du Cerceau's 1576 publication 'Les plus excellents bastiments de France' as a celebrated architectural work of its time. This recognition reflects how the fortress impressed observers across different periods of its existence.

Access to this site depends on current restoration conditions, as work is ongoing at the medieval structures. Visitors should check beforehand what areas are accessible and whether the ruins are open for viewing on their intended visit date.

King Charles IV of France, son of Philip IV, was born within these walls in 1294. This royal connection gives the ruins a special place in French dynastic history.

Location: Creil

Inception: 13 century

Architectural style: medieval architecture

GPS coordinates: 49.26112,2.47200

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03