Donjons, towers, citadels and bastions in Picardie

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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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02400 Château-Thierry

The Balhan Tower, a 15th century medieval vestige at Château-Thierry (Hauts-de-France), is an ancient defensive tower transformed into a belfry, 33 metres high, classified as a historic monument in 1926.

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.

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60300 Senlis

La Tour du Jeu d'Arc is an iconic monument located in Senlis, Hauts-de-France. Its history and function remain to be explored in this historic city.

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60200 Compiègne

The Jeanne d'Arc de Compiègne Tower, located in the Oise, is a 20th century historical monument, famous for its bridge inscribed in the Historic Monuments since 1935.

02200 Belleu

The old manor house called Fief des Tournelles, dating from the 15th century, is a rectangular building located in Belleu (Hauts-de-France), remarkable for its two turrets and its exterior fireplace body.

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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.

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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.