Top 6 Castles around Auger-Saint-Vincent

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The former abbey Abbaye Royale de Chaalis was converted into a castle in the 18th century and served as the residence of the wealthy art collector and lover Nélie Jacquemart-André

Please note, the path that passes between the ponds (writers' path) is subject to a fee and is reserved for visitors to the abbey. If you want to go by bike you will have to go around by road or buy a ticket.

Choose the rose flowering period for a visit and to fully enjoy the rose garden

The oldest building within the grounds of the Château de la Douye is what appears to be part of the “Grand Hôtel” built by King John II the Good in 1344 and partially destroyed during the 100 Years' War. John II liked Bethisy which he called his “desert”. He made numerous stays there. The Château de la Douye is more recent. It is described as a composite manor, made up of two buildings at right angles: one very simple, is from the 17th century; the other contains the chapel whose window with flamboyant tracery retains stained glass. At the intersection a 15th century staircase turret. The history of the castle is little known. The first owners seem to have been the Anthonis, lords of Douye. Around 1475, Gilles Anthonis, Lord of Douye, Baron and Vémars, was Notary and Secretary to King Louis XI and hereditary Gruyer of Béthisy, in the forest of Cuise. Subsequently, for example, it was the turn of Berthelemy (1570), Le Doux (1655) and Beaurain (1762). More recently, La Douye welcomed the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Spirit. Numerous works have now completely transformed the interiors. The stained glass window is also more modern. Around 1820 the arms of Charles VI and VII were visible on the turret and in the chapel. Charles VI, the beloved or the madman, king of France from 1380 to 1422. Charles VII, the victorious, king of France from 1422 to 1461.

The Château de la Douye in Béthisy-Saint-Pierre is a composite manor, formed by two buildings at right angles: one very simple, from the 17th century; the other contains the chapel with flamboyant windows and stained glass. At the intersection there is a 15th century stair turret. The Château de la Douye is surrounded by a large park and faces the two turrets that remain from the medieval castle of King John II the Good, who built the "Grand Hôtel" in 1344 and partially destroyed it during the Hundred Years' War. You can also admire the old mill on the Automne river, which crosses the territory of the commune.

The Château de Montépilloy is a medieval castle in ruins which was built in the 12th century by Guy III le Bouteiller de Senlis, a nobleman in the service of the kings of France. It was the scene of several battles and sieges during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. You will be able to discover the remains of the imposing keep, the polygonal enclosure, the entrance gate and the unfinished “new castle” which date from different periods in the history of the castle. The castle is surrounded by forests and offers panoramic views of the countryside. You can also enjoy the charm of the neighboring village of Montépilloy, which has a church, a fountain and an old washhouse. The castle is open to the public from June to September.

The Château de Versigny is a monumental building dating from the 16th century. The castle is surrounded by a magnificent French-style park which is open to the public in June, July and September, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. You can discover the park independently or take part in a guided tour which will reveal the secrets of the garden, such as the icehouse, the pond and the vegetable garden. The castle itself is not open for tours, but you can admire its impressive architecture and learn about its history from the outside. The Château de Versigny is an ideal destination for a relaxing and enriching break in the countryside.