Château de Rambures, Rambures, France

Château de Rambures was constructed in the Middle Ages in the style of a military fortress of the 15th century and was one of the first castles in Europe to be constructed almost exclusively in bricks. The castle is set in a park, the Parc et Roseraie du Château de Rambures containing a rose garden and ancient trees.The castle contains very interesting Picardy furniture from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.

The estate has been passed down by inheritance and through marriage since the 11th century. The Rambures name first appeared in 1058. Famous Rambures include David (1364–1415), Lord Rambures from Shakespeare's Henry V, and Charles (1572–1633), the so-called 'Brave Rambures' who saved the life of Henry IV of France in 1590.

The castle is laid out as a square and is composed of eight towers and half-towers. The towers form the corners of the square and are linked by the half-towers. There is a single room on each level of the towers between the basement and the second floor. Communication between the underground level and the second floor is provided by four spiral staircases placed in the internal angles of the corner towers. The castle was constructed within a dry moat and is built largely of brick, a defensive measure against the then new artillery, with some limestone. Located near the frontier between the French and English territories, construction began during the Hundred Years' War but it was not complete until after the end of the war.

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Alex Haas (6 months ago)
We were staying in the area for a few days and found out about this Chateau online, we really liked the look and came for a visit. There is plenty and free parking just across the street. We just came for a walk in the park and to enjoy the Chateau from the outside. Did cost us 9 Euros each and we thought that was a fair price for what we got. Our Bulldog was welcome here as well. The place is first mentioned in history in the 11th Century. The chateau that still is here today was build in the 15th Century as a fort. It's in the same familys hands since the beginning. It's been named a historic monument since 1840 and there are other buildings on the grounds from the same time as well as a chapel from the 19th Century. The Chateau is a picture-perfect building. Just like you would imagine a fairy-tale Castle. It's a real piece of beauty with the (empty) moat. There's also a big rose garden on the grounds as well as a fruit garden. Also a nice piece of land (mostly woodland) to have a small walk. Which we did...very enjoyable and peaceful. Almost nobody around. There are several medieval games to try out for kids (and grown-ups of course). So surely a whole family can have some fun here. It's all mostly flat and easy to walk - also mostly suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. There are some special events sometimes and also tours through the castle. We really had a great time here. Wasn't too busy, was really lovely to enjoy the architecture and the park.

Amarok Sh (7 months ago)
Well preserved castle with interiors in all rooms. There is nice quest to find objects.

Bob Daniels (8 months ago)
Super little castle and rose garden. The brickwork is incredible

P E (10 months ago)
Very nice would go again a place you could live in

Giulio C. (2 years ago)
A great surprise! The castle is definitely worth a visit and the beautiful gardens as well. Plan at least a couple of hours to enjoy the visit. Some activities for the kids outside. Really worth a visit!

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