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The Château de Cuise, located in the commune of Cuise-la-Motte (département de l'Oise, region Hauts-de-France), has its origins in the 14th century, with extensions and modifications made until the 17th century. It is part of the historical landscape of Soissonnais and the former Duché de Valois, an area marked by a strong seigneurial presence and strategic stakes related to its proximity to Paris. The monument is distinguished by its defensive architecture, including an entrance poterne framed by massive towers and two square towers with tiles, characteristic of medieval castles adapted to the military evolutions of the following periods.

The castle has been protected as historical monuments since 10 December 1986, a recognition which covers not only the main body of the building, but also its communes, bridge and moats (cadastral parks AI 84 and 85). These elements, typical of the castral ensembles, underline its role both residential, defensive and symbolic in the region. The property, now owned by a private company, retains architectural traces of the four centuries of construction, reflecting the transitions between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

The building is part of a network of castles in the Oise, demonstrating the strategic and economic importance of this area under the Old Regime. Although the available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) do not mention any specific historical figures related to its construction or occupation, its architecture and location suggest a past linked to the local nobility or officers of the Duchy of Valois. The Creative Commons license associated with certain photographs of the site (such as those of Frédéric Douchet) facilitates its dissemination and heritage enhancement.

The accuracy of its location (noted 5/10 on Monumentum) indicates approximate coordinates, with an official address registered at 1 Rue Saint-Éloi, 60350 Cuise-la-Motte. This level of geographical detail, coupled with its status as a listed monument, makes it an accessible site for historical studies or visits, subject to the conditions set by its current owners (open to the public not specified in the sources).

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