Castles for sale: Hauts-de-France

Hauts-de-France: Historic built heritage in northern France

The Hauts-de-France region comprises the former regions of Picardy and Nord-Pas-de-Calais. It borders Normandy to the west, Île-de-France to the south, Grand Est to the south-east and Belgium to the east and north-east.

The region’s historic architecture has been strongly shaped by its turbulent history as a site of military conflicts. Preserved fortifications and a high density of religious buildings, such as the Gothic cathedral of Amiens, reflect its historical importance.

The real estate market in Hauts-de-France is diverse. In addition to castles and grand bourgeois Maisons de Maîtres, there are historic farm estates as well as urban residential properties. While coastal towns such as Le Touquet are characterised by Belle Époque villa architecture, the inland areas are defined by rural estates.