A Brief History Note.
Roucourt Castle was built at the end of the 18th century by Monsieur Béranger, a cannon founder under the Empire.

…During World War I, the castle was occupied by the squadron and men of Captain Baron Von Richthofen, known as the "Red Baron," who sheltered his planes in the avenue of over 100-year-old lime trees that precede the entrance gate.

Destroyed by fire in 1918, it was rebuilt between 1921 and 1923 and restored in 1997 by Colette and Guy Becquet de Mégille, the current owners.

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April 13, 2025

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Magnificent..I love walking there to see the deer 😍

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September 21, 2022

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It was built in 1765 in Roucourt in the Louis XVI style for Jean François Bérenger, commissioner general of the cast iron of the artillery of France, it replaces the old castle which was further north of the village. Since 1790, the estate has belonged to the family of Baron Becquet de Megille (then mayor of Douai) who have continued to develop it. The surrounding park is listed in the pre-inventory of remarkable gardens with its orchard and vegetable garden2. It includes a Chinese pavilion, the old village pillory and the dovecote.

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