Donjons, towers, citadels and bastions in Picardie

Donjons
02290 Ambleny

The dungeon of Ambleny, remains of a 12th century castle, stands in Ambleny in the Aisne. This 28-metre octagonal tower, classified as a historical monument, illustrates the original medieval military architecture.

02000 Laon

The Gate of the Citadel, built in 1595 in Laon, is a 16th century military vestige marking the entrance to the citadel built under Henry IV. Ranked a historic monument in 1927, it symbolizes Renaissance defensive architecture.

80300 Thiepval

The Tower of Ulster, a 20th-century British memorial in Thiepval, pays tribute to the soldiers of Northern Ireland who died in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Replica of a neo-Gothic tower, it was erected in 1921.

Citadelles
80000 Amiens

The citadel of Amiens, built between the 16th and 17th centuries, is a pentagonal fortress in brick and stone located in the Hauts-de-France, bearing witness to the military architecture of modern times.

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02860 Ployart-et-Vaurseine

The tower of Vaurseine, vestige of a 15th century strong house, stands in Ployart-et-Varseine in the Aisne. Ranked a historic monument in 1927, it bears witness to the medieval heritage of Hauts-de-France.

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60590 Trie-Château

The Precinct Tower of Trie-Château, located in the Oise in Hauts-de-France, is a medieval vestige transformed into a dwelling. Classified as a Historical Monument in 1958, it bears witness to the local defensive heritage.

Porte-de-ville
02000 Laon

Laon Pencée Tower, a 20th century historical monument, is located in Laon in the Hauts-de-France. Ranked in 1929, it embodies an unusual architectural heritage of the city.

Donjons
02200 Septmonts

The Donjon de Septmonts, built between the 13th and 16th centuries, is an ancient episcopal castle located in the Aisne, in Hauts-de-France, marked by medieval and Renaissance architecture, surrounded by moat and classified as a historical monument.