In a region steeped in battlefield history from times way back before the 11th century, Château de Lucy now sits in tranquility in 9 acres of woodland on the banks of the river L'Oise in the hamlet of Lucy near Ribemont, an easy 2 hour drive from Calais.
In more recent times, the Château was the Headquarters for the German army during both the First and Second World Wars and was occupied by Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany and Prussia (the eldest son of Kaiser Wilhelm II) during WWI. Under the floorboards in one of the attics, we have found prayer books and a book of poems issued by the German army in 1916.
As a reminder of the Château's turbulent past, we have a 'pill box' (machine gun fortification) about 20 yards from our kitchen door which was built on the riverbank to defend the Château when it was occupied by German officers in the Second World War.
After WWII, up until the 1980s, weddings and Christenings were held at the Château, with the last wedding being held in 1982.
Now, while we live in the newer part of the Château, the gite which makes up the majority of the old original Château, is an ideal place to come for to explore and sample a true taste of France.
Comprising of a large entrance hall with oak staircase, large bathroom with roll top bath and hydrotherapy shower, a double bedroom, a single bedroom, a double bedroom in the tower and open plan kitchen/sittingroom. Beautiful light rooms overlooking the Château grounds and river.
A welcome pack including toiletries and all bedlinen, towels, a dishwasher, fridge, full size cooker with ceramic hob, cooking utensils, cutlery, crockery and dining table and chairs are included.
For relaxing after a hard day's holidaying, a selection of board games, books, CDs and DVDs along with the CD, DVD player and Playstation 2 are included for your use. Wifi (wireless internet access) is provided, should you be unable to tear yourself away from your emails or want to check out local places to go.
Gas central heating is installed and keeps the gite warm during the chill autumn and winter months.
The gite has access to a private terrace of some sixty square metres (a veritable sun trap) for eating breakfast outside, sunbathing or for a barbecue and sitting out with a glass of wine in the evenings.
Table and chairs, sun loungers and a gas barbecue are included for your use. Although the private terrace is exclusively for your use, you are very welcome to enjoy any part of the nine acres that Château de Lucy sits in.
The river L'Oise which runs around the edge of the property is ideal for trout fishing.
If fishing doesn't appeal to you, you can always test the water in the 'beach area' which is situated between our property and the Mill at Lucy.
If you are into horse riding, there is a an equestrian centre and pony club in the heart of town, just let us know if you want us to arrange riding for you.
Just outside the grounds of the chateau runs the small tourist train, taking in the scenery of the L'Oise valley. From time to time, the dining car, reminiscent of the Orient Express steams along the tracks, offering luxury dining of a bygone age.
The hamlet of Lucy is on the edge of Ribemont which can be accessed via St Quentin at Junction 10 from the A26 from Calais.
Ribemont, is a small market town rich in history and culture; it has a supermarket and petrol station, several boulangeries, an excellent restaurant, a pizza place, bar and several tabacs.
Ribemont has an excellent kayak club, currently placed 17th out of the 200 competetive clubs in France.
Maximum occupants: 5
Booking confirmation: Within 24 hours
Board games CD player Changeover day: Flexible Clock Radio DVD library DVD player Fridge Internet - Wireless LAN Iron Linen provided Location: in a village Parking - free Property type - Chateau Restaurant
For further information, please email us.
01/04/05 - 27/06/08 £450
28/06/08 - 20/09/08 £595
20/09/08 - 31/10/08 £450
01/11/08 - 18/12/08 £375
Château de Lucy
02240 Ribemont
Nearest town: Ribemont
Contact Martin & Amanda by email;
Tel. 0033 32 30 40 298
Martin & Amanda speaks
English 
Francais 
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