First certificate XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Castle mentioned for the first time.
début XVIIIe siècle
Reconstruction of stables
Reconstruction of stables début XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1804)
Curtains rebuilt during this period.
XVIIIe-XIXe siècles
Reconstruction of the castle
Reconstruction of the castle XVIIIe-XIXe siècles (≈ 1865)
Castle entirely rebuilt over these two centuries.
25 juillet 1994
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 25 juillet 1994 (≈ 1994)
Protection of facades, roofs and outbuildings.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of the castle (Box B 206); facades and roofs of outbuildings, fence wall with its three monumental gates (Box B 207, 210); aisle of the quinconces (cad. B 96, 204): inscription by order of 25 July 1994
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Origin and history
Villers-Brulin Castle, attested from the 16th century, was completely rebuilt in the 18th and 19th centuries. This monument illustrates the architectural evolution of aristocratic residences in northern France, with facades and roofs characteristic of these periods. The stables, dated from the early eighteenth century, bear witness to the importance of dependencies in the seigneurial domains of the time.
The castle has been classified as a Historical Monument since 1994, with a protection covering its facades, roofs, as well as the outbuildings and the fence wall decorated with three monumental gates. The quinconcée lane, a remarkable landscape element, is also included in this inscription. These details highlight the care taken in the development of the estate, reflecting the prestige of its owners.
Located in Villers-Brûlin in the department of Pas-de-Calais (Hauts-de-France), the castle is located at two separate addresses according to the sources: 7 rue de Tinques and 60 Place du Jeu de Paume. This duality could be explained by urban developments or reference errors. The site remains a notable example of the rural heritage of the region, marked by its seigneurial history and successive transformations.
