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Visse Mill
approx. 1.5 km
A wheat mill of 1837 on the Vimeuse, a rare example in Picardy of a complete mill, listed as a historic monument in 1990. Private property, visible from the outside.
Château d'Harcelaines in Maisnières: a night in a château in the Vimeu
Château d'Harcelaines stands in Harcelaines, a hamlet of Maisnières in the Vimeu, in maritime Picardy. According to Wikipedia, it is a small brick-and-stone château backed by a 16th-century chapel, set in a three-hectare ornamental garden. Today you can stay overnight, about fifteen kilometres from the sea, halfway between the Bay of Somme and the Normandy coast.
At a glance
- Location
- Harcelaines, commune of Maisnières (Somme, Hauts-de-France), in the Vimeu, about 3 km from Gamaches and 14 km from Eu
- Accommodation
- Stay in a brick-and-stone château whose main fabric dates from the mid-16th and mid-19th centuries; the exact room type should be checked on the listing
- Highlights
- Garden and terrace, café, 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi in public areas, business centre, meeting room, charging point, free parking
- Guest rating
- 9.4/10 from 18 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in 3–10 pm · check-out at 11:30 am
- Good to know
- Breakfast at extra cost · no lift · non-smoking · no housekeeping during the stay · car recommended
Staying at Château d'Harcelaines: brick, stone and garden in the Vimeu
To stay at Château d'Harcelaines is to sleep in a Picardy country house rather than a passing-trade hotel. The Expedia listing mentions a terrace, a café and a garden. The photos show a large ivy-covered building with many windows, a well-kept garden where two traditional-style houses stand side by side, a wooden staircase leading to a gallery, a sitting room with a fireplace and a table laid with wine glasses and a candlestick.
The listing also mentions a 24-hour reception, multilingual staff, a business centre, a computer workstation and a meeting room, so the château also suits working trips. A high chair is available, and there is an electric-vehicle charging point on site. A small equipped kitchen appears in the listing's photos.
Breakfast is available for an extra charge and Wi-Fi is free in some public areas. Parking is free, including for long stays, campervans and coaches, with a limited number of spaces for cars. The listing states that there is no housekeeping during the stay and no lift, which is worth knowing before you book.
Photos of Château d'Harcelaines
The history of Château d'Harcelaines
- 1253 – The hamlet appears in records in the form “Herselaines”.
- mid-16th century – First building campaign: the chapel and a small brick-and-stone château backed against it.
- 1583 – Antoine de Belleval, an esquire, lives at Harcelaines.
- 1645 – Jacques de Crény, esquire and lord of Harcelaines, dies on 22 March and is buried in the hamlet's church.
- 1790–1794 – Harcelaines, which until then depended neither on the lordship nor on the parish of Maisnières, is attached to that commune, together with Courtieux and Monchelet.
- mid-19th century – Second period of construction of the château, according to Wikipedia.
Wikipedia has no article on Château d'Harcelaines, but describes it in its article on Maisnières: a property dating partly from the mid-16th and partly from the mid-19th century, with a classical garden of three hectares, a water crossing, a water garden, an English garden and collections of ferns, daffodils and meconopsis. The former Harcelaines mill stands behind the château.
The hamlet also has its church of Saint-Saturnin, notable for a campenard (a small gable belfry), whose choir was rebuilt after the nave. In the surroundings, the marshes between Visse and Harcelaines and the meadows of the Vimeuse offer quiet walks.
Facilities and services at Château d'Harcelaines
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); they vary according to the accommodation you choose.
Château and grounds
- Garden
- Terrace
- Café
- Non-smoking property
- No lift
Food & drink
- Breakfast available for an extra charge
- Café on site
- Small equipped kitchen (visible in the listing photos)
Business travel
- Business centre
- Computer workstation
- Meeting room
- Multilingual staff
Practical services
- 24-hour reception
- Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
- Free parking, including long-stay, campervans, coaches and lorries (limited spaces for cars)
- Electric-vehicle charging point
- High chair
- No housekeeping during the stay
Where Château d'Harcelaines is: between Gamaches, Eu and the Bay of Somme
Harcelaines is one of the hamlets of Maisnières, a Picard village in the Vimeu in the west of the Somme department. Gamaches, with its Gothic church and the remains of its castle, is about 3 km away; Longroy-Gamaches station is about 6 minutes by car, according to the Expedia listing, which recommends arriving by car.
The region blends countryside, valleys and coast. The listing names among nearby points of interest the Bay of Somme, the Château de Rambures, the beach at Mers-les-Bains and the Bay of Somme bird reserve at Grand-Laviers. To the north, Abbeville and the Bay of Somme allow you to extend your stay; to the west, Eu, Le Tréport and Mers-les-Bains open onto the Channel.
The Vimeu is also a land of rural heritage: mills, wayside crosses, brick-and-stone churches and former abbeys. For a stay without too much driving, Gamaches, Rambures and Séry Abbey are easy outings.
Distances (as the crow flies from Château d'Harcelaines)
| Visse Mill | approx. 1.5 km |
| Maisnières (village) | approx. 2 km |
| Gamaches | approx. 3.5 km |
| Longroy-Gamaches station | approx. 4 km |
| Notre-Dame de Séry Abbey | approx. 7 km |
| Château de Rambures | approx. 11 km |
| Château d'Eu | approx. 14 km |
| Mers-les-Bains | approx. 16 km |
| Abbeville | approx. 20 km |
| Bay of Somme | approx. 23 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies from the listing's coordinates; the driving time to the station is taken from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around Château d'Harcelaines
Old castle of Gamaches
approx. 3.5 km
Remains of a fortress of the 12th and 13th centuries: two round towers, one ruined, the other remodelled in the 19th century, listed as historic monuments in 1986.
Notre-Dame de Séry Abbey
approx. 7 km
A priory founded in 1127, which became an abbey of Premonstratensian canons in 1150, was later partly moved near the Bresle. Rebuilt in the 17th century, it was suppressed at the Revolution.
Château de Rambures
approx. 11 km
A 15th-century fortress, dismantled in the 17th century and restored in the 19th, a masterpiece of late medieval military architecture, listed as a historic monument since 1927.
Château d'Eu
approx. 14 km
A 16th-century residence built on the site of a 10th-century fortress. It now houses the town hall and the Louis-Philippe museum, a certified Musée de France.
Mers-les-Bains
approx. 16 km
A seaside resort in the Somme, with a shingle beach about 1 km long, chalk cliffs of about a hundred metres and a quarter of Belle Époque villas.
Tours & activities near Château d'Harcelaines
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
Full day Australian Battlefields Tour
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Australian private Somme tour including Sir John Monash Centre
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Guided Tour of the Historic Center of Rouen
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Half a Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert
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Private Full Day Tour of the Somme Battlefields
Starting in the beautiful towns of Arras or Albert we head to the notorious battlefield of the 1916 Somme offensive. From trenches to memorials we …
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Private Half Day Tour of the Battlefields of the Somme Offensive
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Private WW1 Canadian focused Tour including Vimy Ridge
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Who is Château d'Harcelaines for?
Couples and garden lovers
A brick-and-stone château, a 16th-century chapel and, according to Wikipedia, a three-hectare ornamental garden: a peaceful setting in the heart of the Vimeu.
Travellers on the move
24-hour reception, business centre, workstation, meeting room and free parking, including for long stays: the listing caters for working trips.
Heritage explorers
The fortress of Rambures, the Château d'Eu, Séry Abbey, the old castle of Gamaches and the Visse mill all lie within about fifteen kilometres.
Coast lovers
The Bay of Somme, Mers-les-Bains and Le Tréport are a short drive away: a starting point for days by the sea.
Good to know before booking Château d'Harcelaines
- Check-in is from 3 pm to 10 pm and check-out is by 11:30 am; reception is open 24 hours.
- Breakfast is not included: it is available for an extra charge.
- The listing states that there is no housekeeping during the stay and no lift.
- Parking is free, including for long stays, but spaces for cars are limited.
- Photo ID and a credit or debit card or a deposit may be requested on arrival; charges may apply for extra guests.
- Groups booking for stag or hen parties and similar events are not accepted.
- The listing recommends arriving by car. The property is non-smoking.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Château d'Harcelaines?
Yes, the accommodation can be booked on Expedia. The room or unit type is not detailed here: see the listing before booking.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is possible from 3 pm to 10 pm and check-out is at 11:30 am. Reception is open 24 hours.
Is there parking at the château?
Yes, parking is free, including for long stays, campervans and coaches; the number of spaces for cars is limited. A charging point is mentioned.
Is breakfast included?
No, according to the listing it is available for an extra charge.
How far is the railway station?
Longroy-Gamaches station is about 6 minutes by car, according to the Expedia listing.
What is there to see near Château d'Harcelaines?
Gamaches and its old castle are about 3 km away, Séry Abbey 7 km, the Château de Rambures about ten kilometres, and the Château d'Eu and Mers-les-Bains 14–16 km.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Château d'Harcelaines listing on Expedia.
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