Castles in Somme
Carte des Châteaux lists 124 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Somme. 3 are reported as open to the public, at least in part. 16 are military sites: castles, fortresses, citadels or keeps. The towns with the most entries are Péronne (4), Amiens (3), Ô-de-Selle (3) and Saint-Valery-sur-Somme (3). Among the 89 dated entries, construction ranges from the 10th to the 21st century, peaking in the 18th.
Map of castles in Somme
At a glance
- 124
- castles listed
- 3
- open to visitors
- 16
- castles and fortified sites
- 44
- in the Mérimée heritage database
Must-see castles in Somme
The most complete entries for this area: verified documentation, photographs and visitor information.
More castles to visit in Somme
- Château de Bouillancourt-en-SéryBouillancourt-en-Séry
Opening times change with the seasons: check each castle’s official website before you go.
Centuries of construction
Based on the 89 entries with a known construction date, out of 124.
The oldest dated castles in Somme
- Château de la TourXIe siècle · Dompierre-sur-Authie
- Château de Ham1052 · Ham
- Château de BertanglesXIIe siècle · Bertangles
- Château de GamachesXIIe-XIIIe siècles · Gamaches
List of castles in Somme
124 sites shown
Château de Rambures
1401
Château de Boves
1301
Château de Tilloloy
Château de Quevauvillers
2008
Château de Ham
1052
Château d'Eaucourt-sur-Somme
1301
Château d'Essertaux
1926
Château de Foucaucourt
Motte féodale de Toutencourt
Château de Péronne
1924
Château de la Tour
Château de Bagatelle
1701
Château de Courcelles-sous-Moyencourt
1760-1770
Château de Folleville
Château de Picquigny
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles are there in Somme?
Carte des Châteaux currently lists 124 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Somme. The number grows as new entries are checked and published.
Which castles can you visit in Somme?
Entries reported as open to the public include Château de Courcelles-sous-Moyencourt, Château de Long and Château de Bouillancourt-en-Séry. Opening times and prices vary, so check each castle’s official website before visiting.
Are there medieval fortresses in Somme?
Yes: 16 entries are identified as a castle, fortress, citadel or keep, for example Château de Rambures, Château de Ham and Château d'Eaucourt-sur-Somme.
What is the oldest dated castle in Somme?
Among the entries with a known construction date, Château de la Tour (XIe siècle) is the oldest. Other sites without a precise date may be older.