Château de Bernicourt

Roost-Warendin, France

The first Château de Bernicourt was built around 1374 but the current one dates from 1743.

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Founded: 1743
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

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derache sandrine (6 months ago)
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Michael Renier (13 months ago)
Super restaurant.
alain gralle (2 years ago)
A castle preserved by the municipality of Roost Warendin which deserves your visit when it opens. Next slot, the Heritage Days in September.
Emily T. (2 years ago)
Surprising and exciting, this pretty castle is worth the detour! Built in the middle of the 18th century, it has been restored (parquet, marquetry and grisaille paintings are from the period). Emptied of its furniture by the former owners, it now houses a museum "of ancient times" with reconstructions of daily life at the beginning of the 20th century. Thank you to the person from the town hall for the guided tour which was as interesting as it was friendly.
Jean Claude Messager (2 years ago)
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