Château d'Esquelbecq

Esquelbecq, France

Château d'Esquelbecq was built in 1606 to the site of ancient fort from the 9th century. The square form castle with eight turrets is surrounded by moat and accessed by two bridges. Today Esquelbecq castle is privately owned and cannot be visited.

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Founded: 1606
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Tudor Ghita (4 months ago)
It is very beautiful but is room for improvement.
Lyndhurst (4 months ago)
Visited in the rain. Sublime ambiance. Is it possible to feel the past through architecture and nature? A wall with a plaque dedicated to Lord Kitchener pointed to the possibility of such a thing. Perhaps the brick heart shaped motives in the structures indicated a certain passion in the design. What untold stories are lost to time? A new installation of printed histories and photographs of people connected to the chateau tell unique and wonderful stories of the importance of the chateau and the joy that it brings.
Gill C (5 months ago)
Lovely old chateau with magnificent gardens in centre of village. Chateau only open on Sunday is €10 each, garden open 12.00-6.00pm, €5 each & we worth it. The moated chateau is surrounded by an amazingly well restored formal garden with natural flower beds & shrubs. The history is interesting & it is a haven of peace.
Karen Ocampo (5 months ago)
It was a wonderful place and the people working there, including the landlord were very kind.
Mark Andrews (7 months ago)
Castle not open Thursday or Friday,only weekends. Garden was absolutely amazing but not wheel chair friendly
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