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Lewarde Castle, located in the municipality of Lewarde, is an iconic 18th century building. Ranked as a Historic Monument, it is distinguished by its facades, wrought iron ramps and a billiard room decorated with gypseries on the ground floor. These elements, protected by a decree of 21 March 1983, bear witness to the architectural refinement of the period and the importance attached to decorative details in aristocratic or bourgeois residences.

The castle is now owned by a private company, suggesting a potentially mixed vocation, between heritage preservation and contemporary use (room rental, guest rooms, etc.). Its exact address, 180 Avenue du Bois in Lewarde, in the Northern Department, places it in the heart of a region marked by a rich industrial and mining past. The location, noted as "a priori satisfactory" (level 6/10), makes it possible to envisage correct accessibility for visitors or researchers interested in this heritage.

The available data, especially from the Merimée database and Monumentum, highlight the historical and architectural interest of the site. However, information on its precise history, former owners or past uses remains limited in the sources consulted. The castle thus embodies an 18th century heritage, whose contemporary development now depends on its private owners and local heritage initiatives.

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