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Chamant Castle, built in the last quarter of the 19th century, is the only metallic water castle in northern France. It perfectly illustrates the iron architecture characteristic of this era, probably designed by a student of Gustave Eiffel. Its structure, 30 meters high, rests on six rolled steel pillars supporting a bolted sheet pan, surmounted by a gazebo offering panoramic views of the Halatte forest.

Originally, around 1895, this monument was erected to supply water to a purebred stable belonging to chocolate maker Albert Menier. Subsequently, it became a communal reservoir and remains operational today. Its location in the middle of the forest and its industrial style make it a unique testimony of 19th century engineering, combining utility and aesthetics.

Ranked as a Historical Monument by order of 1 July 1998, the Château d ́eau, including its mechanisms, now belongs to the commune of Chamant. Its precise location, on the forest road of the Turkey, and its state of conservation make it a remarkable heritage, accessible to the public in a preserved natural setting.

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