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Origin and history

The Bailiage d'Arques-la-Battle, also known as the Bailiage d'Henri IV, is an emblematic monument located in the commune of Arques-la-Battle, Normandy. Originally built in the 13th century, it was destroyed by the troops of Charles the Temerary before being rebuilt at the end of the reign of Louis XI. This bailiwick is the only one still standing in the Seine-Maritime in the 21st century, bearing witness to medieval judicial architecture.

The building, located at Place Desceliers, is characterized by its brick and flint construction. It was partially protected by an order of 14 April 1930, which included its facades and roofs in historical monuments. This official recognition underscores its heritage and architectural importance in the region.

Although sources mention a period of construction in the 16th century, bailiwick is in fact a 13th century legacy, deeply marked by the conflicts of the late Middle Ages. Its reconstruction in the 15th century reflects the restoration efforts after the destruction of the Burgundy wars. Today, there remains a rare vestige of medieval judicial organization in Normandy.

Future

In Upper Normandy, it is the only intact bailiage that remains, all the more remarkable by the royal presences of Francis I, Henri II and Henri IV.
An exceptional private residence, the doors of the bailliage are open to you on request and during the Heritage Days.

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