Construction of the castle 4e quart XIXe siècle (≈ 1987)
Built for mine managers in Anzin.
2001
Transfer to the municipality
Transfer to the municipality 2001 (≈ 2001)
End of mining, municipal takeover.
9 octobre 2009
Registration of historical monuments
Registration of historical monuments 9 octobre 2009 (≈ 2009)
Protection of facades, park and interiors.
2012
Unesco classification
Unesco classification 2012 (≈ 2012)
Integrated into the world mining heritage.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of the castle, the marble marquetry floor of the entrance, the central vestibule and the staircase, the vault that supports the vestibule, the staircase with its ramp, the access aisle from Dampierre Boulevard with the entrance gate and its guardhouse, and the park (Box AO 534): inscription by order of 9 October 2009
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Origin and history
Château Dampierre is an iconic building located in Anzin, in the Nord department, in the Hauts-de-France region. Built in the late 19th century, more precisely during its 4th quarter, it embodies neo-Renaissance architecture, with a facade decorated with mine and arts symbols. This castle was originally designed to house the directors of the Anzin Mining Company, a major coal mining company in the Valencian region.
In 2001, after the end of local mining activity, the castle was transferred to the municipality of Anzin. This transfer marked a new stage in its history, preserving it as a witness to the industrial and architectural heritage of the mining basin. Its designation to historic monuments in 2009, including the surrounding park, and its ranking as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, consolidated its heritage value.
The Château Dampierre is distinguished by its architectural elements protected: facades, roofs, marble marquetry floor, vestibule, monumental staircase, and access driveway with its gate. These characteristics reflect its status as a prestigious residence linked to mining activity, while illustrating the neo-Renaissance style. Today, it remains a strong symbol of the social and economic history of Nord-Pas-de-Calais.
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