All about Rambures Castle in 6 answers

The Château de Rambures is a reflection of the history of the ancients castles of the Middle Ages. It is the result of a masterpiece based on medieval military architecture. It is one of the historical monuments of France, classified by the decree of 23 February 1927. Its architecture is made up of facades, outbuilding roofs and parks with paths. Discover the fully furnished rooms of the fortress at Château de Rambures. This is a place full of history allowing for a real time travel. This castle, a real heritage, also has other specific features that make it different. We will answer the essential things to know about the castle from these 6 points.

Where is the Château de Rambures?

 Château de Rambures is situated on the border between Picardy and Normandy, in the French department of Somme. This castle is named after the commune where it stands, Rambures.

This commune lies to the south of Abbeville, a few kilometres north of the Bresle valley. This 15th-century military fortress is served by the departmental road 928, the A28 and A29 motorways and the train. It was the first castle in France built entirely with stones and bricks.

Who built this monumental castle of France?

 The Château de Rambures is of a unique design and the master builder is David de Rambures. He is a Grand Master of the Crossbowmen of France. His rank is the most distinguished of the time and he exercised the highest military office. He was a French knight member of the King's Council. He achieved his highest rank through his military services in Germany in 1388 where he fought on many battlefields. In the time of King Henry IV, he was the saviour of the King's life during a battle.

A description of the architecture and history of the castle

The Château de Rambures marks the territorial fortress. This castle was built mainly for defend the territory. It is built in a rounded form with bricks to defend itself against damage from cannons and stone projectiles.

The brick walls are very thick between 5 and 7 metres. This castle is characterised by its three entry points. The middle door led directly to the guard room, the left door is forced through a brick wall on the other side and the right door leads to the cellar where one must also find the staircase to go up. This design is for a tactical reason.

In fact, when the enemy soldiers have arrived at the castle courtyard, they find themselves in a quandary as to which gate to use. Moreover, this Castle is half hidden and surrounded by wide ditches. It is therefore difficult to reach as it was not built on high ground. Only its watchtower, its high chimneys and its complicated roofs which are raised to protect it. In addition, vibrations were absorbed by vaulted cellars. This system made it possible to avoid and defend against cannon fire even more effectively.

Why visit this castle in the Somme?

 The castle of Rambures is the military architectural heritage the most complete and the most retained with its more than 1000 years of history. The castle offers visitors a a fun and educational course. We will discover all the history through the centuries, played by actors dressed as in In the medieval period. The château des Rambures presents defensive innovations with a treasure trove of stories and charm. There are many other secrets of the castle to explore.

The castle garden: a rose garden park

An English-style garden or park surrounds the château des Rambures. This 15-hectare park is made up of century-old trees. It has been awarded the "Remarkable garden since 2006. It consists mainly of rose gardens and arboretum.

The composition of the garden is detailed below:

• Roses of medieval inspiration are planted in a enclosed garden of 3200m².created in 2003. A labyrinth of scents and colours in this garden embellishes the surroundings of the castle. More than 500 varieties of old and modern roses constitute the garden.
• The garden of the simple adjoins the medieval rose garden. It is made up of useful dyeing, medicinal and aromatic plants.
• A space for a fern collection was also built in 2007. More than 50 varieties of ferns differ from each other by its shapes, colours and sizes are also developing in the castle garden.
• A conservatory orchard has also been created recently. There are apple varieties, including the famous Rambour.

If you are interested in gardens, see our article on Amiens International Hortillonnages Garden Festival.

What are the activities of the Château?

Life in the castle has improved over the years. In the castle, you can discover outdoor games namely: archery, giant chess and small games of skill.

Inside the castle you can reliving everyday life that marked the history of the castle. Music played with saxophone, piano and flute accompany the visit. The major events of the year are as follows:

In JuneTake part in the "Rendezvous in the Garden" event From mid-July to the end of AugustEnjoy a fun and historical summer with visits, workshops, treasure hunts and games from the past.

15 AugustCelebrate the feast of the Virgin Mary with an open-air mass, a procession and country meals In SeptemberAttend the Heritage Days During HalloweenDiscover the "Horror Rambures Story".

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