Visit to the Castle
The Château Fort de Rambures is a privileged witness to the region's military and family history, with origins dating back to 1058. From the 14th century onwards, the lords of Rambures distinguished themselves as key players in the Hundred Years' War. In 1412, David de…
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Rambures Castle, its Park and Rose Garden
Rambures
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The Château Fort de Rambures is a privileged witness to the region's military and family history, with origins dating back to 1058. From the 14th century onwards, the lords of Rambures distinguished themselves as key players in the Hundred Years' War. In 1412, David de Rambures , Grand Master of the Crossbowmen of France, decided to build the current castle, an emblematic example of 15th-century military architecture. However, he was killed at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, along with three of his four sons.
The castle, designed to withstand the assaults of the time, consists of four round towers linked by rounded curtain walls. Its design, particularly suited to artillery, includes impressively thick walls, ranging from 3.5 to 6 meters, built of brick for better resistance to projectiles. It is the first castle in France to combine brick and stone in its construction.
Visitors begin their tour in the reception hall, where an annual exhibition provides insight into the castle's architecture. An introductory film presents the site's military history in an accessible way. The guided tour then leads through the fully furnished castle interiors, offering a journey back in time 700 years. Among the rooms to explore are the dining room, the medieval bedroom, the library, and other spaces that reveal the daily life of the Rambures family throughout the centuries.
The appeal of the park and rose garden perfectly complements the visit to the castle, offering visitors a verdant setting to relax after exploring the fascinating history of this monument.
An enriching and much appreciated visit, which immerses visitors in the living history of a noble family at the heart of medieval military architecture.
Rambures Castle, its Park and Rose Garden - Cultural Visits
Opening hours and prices
The Château Fort de Rambures and its park are open, except on Wednesdays.
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Individuals :
- School holidays from February to the end of March: 2pm to 6pm
- From April 1st to July 13th: 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm
- From July 14th to August 25th: 10am to 6pm
- From August 26 to September 30: 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm
- From October 1st to November 11th: 2pm to 6pm
- From November 12 to December 31: Information available on site
- Last admission at 5:15 PM
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Groups (25 people or more): By reservation only.
Prices
- Visit includes access to the castle, park and rose garden for self-guided tours :
- Adult: 12 Euros
- Children (5 to 15 years old): 8 Euros
- Group (more than 25 people): 10 Euros/adult
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Rambures On the coastal road, we find ourselves in the Vimeu region. The fortified castle of Rambures, listed as a Historical Monument since 1840 and featured in "France Miniature," presents, in its verdant setting, a unique ensemble comprising a furnished 15th-century feudal fortress, 17th- and 18th-century outbuildings, an interior layout of the castle reflecting the successive eras experienced by the family who built and inhabited it, and a 15-hectare wooded English-style park. The rose garden was created in 2003.
The park and rose garden are awarded the "Parks and Gardens" and "Remarkable Garden" labels, and one star in the Michelin Green Guide.
Since the 11th century, when the Lords of Rambures are first mentioned, their last fortress has stood in the heart of the Vimeu region, very close to the Norman border. The feudal motte is still visible just a stone's throw from the castle. Three fortified castles would stand on this site, and a single family would occupy the land for 1,000 years.
Construction of the current castle likely began in the 14th century and was completed in 1470, all against the backdrop of the Hundred Years' War.
The castle that can be visited today is a rare example of 15th-century military architecture, as it still retains the appearance intended by the military architects of its time.
The design of this unique place is attributed to David de Rambures, Grand Master of the Crossbowmen of France, the highest military position of the era, the "Lord Rambures" of Shakespeare's Henry V. An exceptional figure deserves an exceptional place, as this fortified castle, while still astonishing us today, would have astonished his contemporaries even more. Indeed, one of its great specificities is that it is the first French castle made of brick and stone, materials used to better withstand the artillery of its time.
