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Origin and history

The Château de Vauchelles-lès-Domart is a two-century building built between 1620 and 1770 in the Somme department, northwest of Amiens. It is distinguished by its architecture combining brick and stone, with decorative elements such as vertical "harp" stone links, niches and pediments above the windows. The low wings date from the 17th century, while the back wings and outbuildings were added in the 18th century, reflecting the evolution of architectural styles of the era.

During World War II, the castle was occupied by the German army, marking a dark episode of its history. Since 1976, it has been protected as historical monuments, recognizing its heritage value. Its park, composed of French-style parties and an English-style park, bears witness to the influence of classical and landscaped gardens, typical of large aristocratic properties.

The castle illustrates the typical "brick and stone" architecture of Picardie, a style studied by authors such as Josiane Sartre and Philippe Seydoux. Its architectural elements, such as stables, outbuildings and gate, date from the second half of the eighteenth century, completing a coherent and representative set of seigneurial residences of this period.

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