Rambures
Château-Fort
Military architecture
Château de Rambures, immersion in the Middle Ages
- 1412date of construction of the current château
- 700years in the same family
An impressive 15th-century fortress
all round!
With its huge round towers, machicolations and parapet walk, this castle is a remarkable example of15th-century military architecture.
It was in the mid-11th century that the name Rambures first appeared in history. Since then, the Rambures family land has seen the construction of several buildings away from the old feudal motte.
France’s first “brick and stone” castle to feature defensive innovations, the present-day château was completed in the 15th century, against the backdrop of the Hundred Years’ War.
The design of this unique place is attributed to David de Rambures, Grand Master of the Crossbowmen of France, the highest military function of the time, the “Lord Rambures” of Shakespeare’s Henry V.
The visit
Castle and park
You can take a self-guided tour of the interiors to discover what life has been like over the centuries in this fantastic monument. You’ll explore the fully furnished rooms of the fortress. It’s a 700-year journey back in time. For seven centuries, the castle has been inhabited by the same family, whose current custodian since 1058 is the 25th generation! In the dining room, medieval bedroom, grand salon, library and many other rooms, you’ll discover the daily life and history of this family over the centuries.
Arboretum, park and rose garden
Château de Rambures is surrounded by a magnificent English-style park of centuries-old trees, which has been awarded the “remarkable garden” label! An orchard at the far end of the park is a conservatory of old varieties of apple trees. Not to be missed: the venerable white mulberry tree, virtually unique in northern France, and the giant Sequoia, twice a century old since it was brought back from the USA by the Marquis de la Rochefontenilles in 1787. The park’s rose garden now boasts over 500 varieties, or more than 2,500 roses, creating an astonishing trail of scents and colors…. Juxtaposed to this is a medieval-inspired jardin des simples, featuring medicinal, tinctorial and condiment plants.
Family visits
Discover the corridors of time thanks to a new circuit and new signage: the “Hunt and Seek” game. For children, an explorer’s book is available to help you find the treasure hidden in the fortress.
Dream, mystery, discovery… legends & traditions!
Practical info
The château is open from March to early November:
- 08/04 > 13/07: Thursday to Tuesday, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm
- 14/07 > 31/08: Thursday to Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 01/09 > 17/09: Thursday to Tuesday, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm
- 09/18 > 10/23: weekdays from 2 to 6 p.m.
- 23/10 > 5/11: Thursday to Tuesday, 2 to 6 pm
The château is closed on Wednesdays.
Rates for 2024:
DOMAINE(Gives access to the château, park and rose garden)
Adults: €12
Children (5-15 years): €8
Park and rose garden
Adults: €9
Children (5-15): €6.50
8, rue du Château
80140 Rambures
Tel.: 03 22 25 10 93
www.chateau-rambures-picardie.fr
Where to eat?
nearby
- L’auberge du Vert Bocage
1 Hameau Le Vert Bocage
80220 Bouillancourt-en-Sery
Tel: 03 22 28 61 72
What else can I do?
in the vicinity
Jardins de Ly
Japanese-inspired garden, labyrinth in a bamboo grove, garden with 150 bonsais, topiary garden
346 Route du Tréport
80140 Senarpont
Tel.: 03 22 25 92 04
Base nautique de Gamaches
Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Archery, Pedal Boating, Stand-Up Paddle, Speed-Ball
Chemin des Meuniers
80220 Gamaches
Tel: 09.71.55.42.40
Domaine du Lieu Dieu
Equestrian center, waterski lift and unusual accommodation along the river Bresle
5 Le Lieu Dieu
80770 Beauchamps
Tel.: 03 22 30 92 23
