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Le château en bref
Hesdin Castle (also known as the Château de Vieil-Hesdin or the Château of the Dukes of Burgundy) was built in the 11th century; the archaeological site is now located in the commune of Le Parcq. It belonged to the lords of Hesdin until 1119, to the counts of Flanders from 1119 to 1180, to the kings of France from 1180 to 1237, and then to the counts of Artois. Pentagonal in plan, covering about five hectares, it had a tower at each corner of the enclosure and a central keep, and it was renowned for its park of automata, labyrinth, menagerie and fountains, which was enlarged by Robert II of Artois. Damaged in 1313, 1350 and 1355, it was razed in 1553 on the orders of Charles V. The remains have been listed as an archaeological reserve since 2005.