Château-fort de Péronne

Château-fort de Péronne is a medieval fortress characterized by four round sandstone towers, with two positioned to guard the main entrance. Thirteenth-century connecting curtain walls unite these towers and form the core structure of the site.

King Philip Augustus transformed the existing structure into a royal residence during the early 13th century, adding military fortifications. This modification established the architectural foundation that defines the fortress today.

The castle now serves as the entrance to the Historial of the Great War museum, which opened its doors in 1992. Visitors can experience regional stories from World War I through displays housed within the fortress itself.

Visitors can explore underground passages, guard rooms, and dungeons that reveal the military function of the fortress. Two brick-vaulted chambers equipped with arrow slits and cannon positions show the main defensive points of the structure.

King Louis XI was imprisoned here in 1468, an event that led to the signing of a major peace treaty. This moment became a turning point in French royal affairs and diplomacy.

Location: Péronne

GPS coordinates: 49.93306,2.93722

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:24