Châteaux in Picardie, symbols of power

Mary Deschamps
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True symbols of strength and power, the châteaux of Picardie are the patrimonial gems of a region located to the north of the Parisian Basin.

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Châteaux en Picardie, les symboles de la puissance et du pouvoir
Built during the 18th century in the Somme, the château d'Essertaux is classified as Historical Monument. © ChristopheB
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On lands that hosted some of the most important figureheads in the history of France, these venues enable to dive into the universe of the noblemen who lived there. Forteress, royal and aristocratic homesteads or residences of leisure, they allow visitors as well as potential buyers to skip through time and discover a region sometimes left by the wayside, while it is located only 2 hours from the capital. Before buying a château in Picardie, it is best to enjoy the local options, with due respect for the regional art of living offering exceptional gourmet addresses which have often been a major pride all over the country during many centuries.

Patrimonial treasures from all eras 

Open for visits, but not yet for sale, the patrimonial glories of the Picard region are divided between the château and the stables of Chantilly, the imperial and medieval city of Compiègne, the feudal landmark of Pierrefonds, where Jeanne d'Arc or Les Visiteurs were filmed, and the military architecture of the Condé fort. In terms of religious edifices, the facades and the interiors of the cathedrals in Amiens, Beauvais, Laon, Noyon, Senlis, as well as the abbey and the gardens of Valloires, rival in beauty. A little further, the paved small sinewy streets and the cob houses with coloured wood from the 17th and 18th century, such as can be found in the village of Gerberoy, are symbolized by the cult of roses.

The most beautiful sites and châteaux of Picardie

Enhanced by traditions and customs still very vivacious, as well as an ongoing spoken tongue, the most beautiful cultural and natural sites of Picardie are divided between departments of the Oise, the Somme, the Aisne and the Pas-de-Calais, bordered by the estuary of the Manche. There is a mix of brick, stone and slate—here properties surrounded with prestige count amongst the most lovely châteaux for sale in France.

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A Rambures, ce château d'allure médiévale est un bel exemple d'architecture militaire du 11e siècle. © JC Drapier

Connected and eco-friendly towns and villages

The most handsome sites are divided between the Oise, Somme, Aisne and Pas-de-Calais departments. From Beauvais to Soissons, including Saint-Quentin, Abbeville, Creil, Château-Thierry, Crépy-en-Valois, Pont-Saint-Maxence, Ermenonville or Villers-Cotterêts, the regrouping of each one of these urban agglomerations in the Hauts-de-France conveys dynamics to the new administrative entity. Inside-trackers pinpoint their real estate searches for the most chic villages when they want to treat themselves to a château for sale in Chaumont-en-Vexin, Verneuil-en Halatte, Larmorlay or Gouvieux. Venues conveying a chic and elegant image of Picardie…

The urbansim of Picardie highlighted by its châteaux

The average price of a château in Picardie is of €1,633 444 .

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