Château de l'abbaye de Cysoing

Château de l'abbaye de Cysoing is an early 19th-century castle featuring a striking central facade with four large Ionic columns that reflect classical French design. The building incorporates materials from the former abbey and is surrounded by a park of about 6 acres containing landscaped water features and green spaces.

The castle was built around 1800 following the destruction of the abbey during the French Revolution in 1793 and reused many building materials from the former religious site. Its construction marks the shift from spiritual to secular use of the location in the modern era.

The place takes its name from the former abbey that once anchored community life and spiritual practice in the region. Visitors can still observe how the layout reflects this religious past, with the pyramid monument serving as a reminder of royal recognition the abbey once received.

The castle and park are now managed by local authorities and can be explored on foot, with access points at multiple levels around the building. The grounds are publicly accessible and best visited during daylight hours when the landscaping and architectural features are clearly visible.

The building is constructed directly against the wall of the former abbey, creating an unusual spatial relationship between old and new structures. Three accessible levels integrate naturally with water features, forming a rare fusion of architecture and landscape that was deliberately designed into the layout.

Location: Cysoing

GPS coordinates: 50.56475,3.21518

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26