Château de Marchais, Renaissance château in Marchais, France
The château presents high roofs covered with blue slate tiles, watchtowers at each corner, and a dried moat surrounding the main structure.
Nicolas de Boussu constructed the château around 1540 to welcome the king during pilgrimages to Notre-Dame de Liesse.
The property belonged to several French noble families before becoming a residence of the Princely House of Monaco in the 19th century.
The château maintains its original Renaissance architecture with military features including a defensive gallery and observation towers added during religious conflicts.
During World War I, German forces used the château as their headquarters and damaged the chapel during their retreat in 1918.
Location: Marchais
GPS coordinates: 49.58660,3.81350
Latest update: June 19, 2025 20:59
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