Château de Fressin, Medieval castle ruins in Fressin, France
Château de Fressin is a fortress site in northern France with eight cylindrical towers and defensive bastions designed for artillery use in the 15th century. The ruins contain underground passages, chambers, and wells that have been uncovered through archaeological work.
Jean V de Créquy, an advisor to Philip the Good, built this military stronghold in the 1450s during a time of regional conflict. The fortress was destroyed by Balthazar de Fargues in 1658 and subsequently abandoned.
The castle grounds feature a medieval garden with plant houses that preserve botanical collections from the Middle Ages. These specimens show what plants were grown and valued during the fortress period.
The archaeological site opens to visitors during summer months with access to uncovered underground passages, chambers, and wells. Guided tours help you navigate the complex layout and multiple levels of the ruins.
The fortress location controlled the Planquette Valley and allowed monitoring of troop movements between contested strongholds in the region. This position made it a target during regional power struggles in the 17th century.
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