Initial construction 1er quart XVIe siècle (≈ 1625)
Edited by Jean de Poumereux, combining defense and Renaissance.
1914-1918
War damage
War damage 1914-1918 (≈ 1916)
Damaged during World War I.
1920
Post-war restoration
Post-war restoration 1920 (≈ 1920)
Campaign led by Abel Mahieu.
26 juin 1946
Partial registration
Partial registration 26 juin 1946 (≈ 1946)
16th century gate and gate protected.
19 avril 1991
Complete classification
Complete classification 19 avril 1991 (≈ 1991)
Fronts, roofs and classified interior elements.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
16th century entrance gate; 18th century grid on the road to Rebécourt: inscription by decree of 26 June 1946 - Façades and roofs of the castle; floor of the court of honor; walls dominating ditches; cellars; main staircase of the castle (Box D 1, 2): classification by decree of 19 April 1991
Key figures
Jean de Poumereux - Grand Master of Artillery of François I
Sponsor of the castle in the 16th century.
Abel Mahieu - Owner
Directed the restoration of 1920.
Origin and history
The castle of the Plessis-Brion, located in Le Plessis-Brion in the Hauts-de-France, is a building of the first quarter of the sixteenth century, built under the impulse of Jean de Poumereux, great artillery master of François I. This castle illustrates the transition between medieval defensive architecture and early Renaissance influences, with elements such as a 16th century entrance gate and an 18th century grid. Its history reflects the stylistic evolutions and military needs of the time, while integrating subsequent adjustments.
Over the centuries, the castle has undergone several restoration campaigns, especially after the damage caused by the First World War (1914-1918). A major restoration, led by Abel Mahieu, was undertaken in 1920 to preserve its structure and historical character. The park, rebuilt at the end of the 19th century, completes this architectural ensemble, while elements such as facades, roofs, and ditches are protected by successive classifications (1946 and 1991).
Today, the Plessis-Brion castle is open to the public during the summer months, offering guided tours of its interiors. These visits allow you to discover its main staircase, cellars, and its history linked to the French Renaissance. The monument remains a major architectural and historical testimony of the region, mixing medieval heritage and Renaissance innovations.
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