Châteaux
About Châteaux
Châteaux is one of 2 inscrit historic monuments in Mello, the second of France’s two levels of protection. The list dates its work to 1770 and 1860 (15th–19th c.). Part of it has been inscrit since 1989. 2 more historic monuments stand within 400 m.
La Forteresse de Mello et la Princesse de Mello sont des châteaux français du XVe siècle représentant le « Grand Mello », situé dans la commune de Mello dans le département de l’Oise et la région Hauts-de-France. Ils font tous deux l'objet d'une inscription au titre des monuments historiques depuis le 1er février 1989.
From Wikipédia (French), article “Châteaux de Mello” · CC BY-SA 4.0 · read October 28, 2026
MHRead its Mérimée recordThe Culture ministry’s notice PA00114742 on POP↗Inscrit is the second level: the building is worth keeping, and any work on it must be declared to the State in advance.
Make it a walk: 3 monuments in about 10 minutes
Mello · about 0.2 mi on foot, as the crow flies
- 1ChâteauxStart here
- 2
Maison du 18e siècleInscrit · 0.1 mi on - 3
ÉgliseClassé · 0.1 mi on
Other buildings like it nearby among the historic monuments
With a photo, within 25 mi; other towns first.
Questions about Châteaux
Is Châteaux protected?
Yes. It is inscrit, the second of France’s two levels of protection as a historic monument since 1989 (Mérimée record PA00114742). The protection covers part of the building.
Can you visit Châteaux?
The list doesn’t say when it is open. Many monuments open on the Journées européennes du patrimoine in September; the town hall or tourist office can tell you more.
When was Châteaux built?
Its record on the Mérimée list gives 1770 and 1860 (15th–19th c.).
Sources: Ministère de la Culture, Mérimée base on POP (immeubles protégés au titre des monuments historiques), October 2026 · Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata (photos of the monuments, each with its own credit and license) · IGN Admin Express (boundaries). Under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab).
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