Palais Fénelon

Palais Fénelon is an 18th century palace in Le Cateau-Cambrésis featuring a monumental entrance with blue stone columns. The facade combines brick and stone across two levels and is surrounded by formal courtyards and gardens.

Architect Théodore Brongniart designed this building for the Archbishops of Cambrai and it received monument protection status in 1944. Its long use as an ecclesiastical residence shaped its development and role in local history.

The residence now houses a museum dedicated to regional art and the work of a renowned French artist. The collections reflect the artistic heritage of the area and its importance in art history.

The building is open to visitors on multiple days each week, allowing access to museum collections, courtyards, and gardens. Comfortable shoes are recommended as the grounds include pathways through the park with mature linden trees.

The grounds feature a gently sloping park bordered by linden trees over a century old that frame the edges of the property. These mature trees create a graceful transition between the formal palace structure and the more natural garden areas with water features.

Location: Le Cateau-Cambrésis

GPS coordinates: 50.10640,3.54092

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:28