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The fortified castle of Guise

🇫🇷 France · 10th century

The fortified castle of Guise in France
Photo: Clubduvieuxmanoir · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Guise castle is a medieval fortification in the town of Guise ([ɡɥiz]), in northern France. Originally an early medieval wooden motte and bailey castle, it was rebuilt in stone and then massively expanded during the 12th-16th centuries. It was remodelled by Marquis de Vauban in the late 17th century to meet the advances in sIege technology then taking place. Much of the castle was reduced to rubble during the First World War and, from 1952 onwards, it has been undergoing restoration by the Club du Vieux Manoir. Nowadays it is a popular tourist site.

Text adapted from “Guise castle” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The fortified castle of Guise ranks #5,688 of 8,764 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #493 of the 675 mapped in France. Founded c. 950, it is older than 93% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 146 atlas entries founded in the 10th century. The nearest day-trip guide is Mons, 66 km away. See how France compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The fortified castle of Guise?

The fortified castle of Guise stands in France, at 49.896°, 3.623°.

When was The fortified castle of Guise built?

The atlas dates its founding to c. 950. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is The fortified castle of Guise?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #5,688 of 8,764 worldwide, and #493 in France. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to The fortified castle of Guise?

Château de Ham, about 43 km away.

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