Fortress

Château d'Arques-la-Bataille

château d'Arques-la-Bataille

France Arques-la-Bataille classified historical monument
Château d'Arques-la-Bataille
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The Château d'Arques-la-Battle is a former castle, from the first half of the 12th century, restored to the 14th and the end of the 15th century, now in ruins, whose remains stand on the territory of the French commune of Arques-la-Battle in the north of the department of the Seine-Maritime, in France. Normandy region. Built on the site of an ancient castral mot, the fortress has multiple seats.

It was at the foot of his ramparts that Henry IV won a decisive battle against the League's troops in 1589. The ruins of the castle are classified as historical monuments.