Château de Crèvecœur
In the feudal system, the nobility had access to plentiful supplies of wood and labour, but also had to keep a group of paid soldiers close on hand. Without plentiful stone to built stout walls, forts used moats as a defensive measure. There must have been dozens scattered around the countryside, but most have vanished. One that has somehow escaped being rebuilt, modified or destroyed is the remarkable Château de Crèvecœur. Started in the 12th century and with its height of power during the Hundred Years War it somehow remained as a time capsule until it was restored in the early 1970s.
Comprising gatehouse (although this was moved here from nearby Beuvillers during the restoration), farmhouse, dovecote, barn, chapel and the castle itself, the château is well-worth a visit.
As you can see, it's quite possible you'll be the only visitors there!
