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Pronleroy Castle, located in the eponymous village of Hauts-de-France, is a building whose origins date back to the 13th and 16th centuries. Its entrance pavilions, its gate, its avenue, its commons and its dovecote, as well as the castle itself, were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 14 September 1949. This site embodies a hybrid architecture, mixing medieval features and Renaissance influences, typical of the transformations experienced by castles over the centuries.

During the First World War, Pronleroy Castle played a major strategic role. He served as command post for General Mangin, who organized the counter-attack of Méry-Courcelles on 11 June 1918. This offensive, the first significant French victory of the year, marked a turning point by stopping the German advance towards Compiègne. The monument thus retains an essential military memory, linked to the defence of the national territory.

Today, the Castle of Pronleroy remains an architectural and historical testimony, both a place of heritage and a symbol of the fighting of 1918. Its inscription in the Historic Monuments underscores its heritage value, while its military history makes it a memorial site of the Great War. Protected elements, such as commons or avenue, reflect the importance attached to preserving its original setting.

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