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Origin and history

The castle of Obies, mentioned in 1303, has its origins in a strong house whose remains remain on the southern facade. The name of Obies first appeared in 1065, but details of the first occupants or builders remain unknown. A low gate in the middle of the hanger, dated the seventeenth century, marks one of the few precise architectural traces of this period.

In the 18th century, probably in its last third, the fortified house was transformed into a country house. Bays are pierced on facades and towers, modernizing the building. The 1770s saw major transformations, although the archives lacked to clarify their nature. The north veranda, added after 1900, shows a further renovation, including the roof.

In the 20th century, the castle changed its vocation several times: barracks, holiday colony, then estaminet. These successive uses may have altered its original state. Despite inscriptions in the masonry and architectural analysis, historical data remain incomplete. Today, only the facades, roofs and veranda have been protected since a 2010 decree.

Characteristic of local architecture, the castle mixes brick and blue stone, typical of the southern North Department. Its fortified appearance, inherited from its initial function, contrasts with its subsequent developments in country residence. The accuracy of dates and actors remains limited, making it difficult to fully re-enact its history.

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