Château de Brécourt, Douains, France

Château de Brécourt was built in 1625. It consists of a moat and U-shaped main building. Today it is a hotel.

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Joseph Conroy (15 months ago)
I haven't been here for a while (since June 6, 1944). But last time I was here we were working on our leFH 18/40. When out of the woods came these Yanks dressed in tan fatigues and camouflage! They shot a few of our guys, blew up our howitzer and then ran back into the woods. Weird day The food was also pretty good.

Diane Berradji (2 years ago)
A very good time of sharing in a sumptuous setting. I recommend

FXPco Limited Partnership (2 years ago)
A great project, linking humanism and luxury events in respect of the place's soul. The place to be !

David Ruppenthal (3 years ago)
Château de brecourt, on peu visité le château mais aussi pour les curieux du débarquement il y a une stèle au croisement d'une route qui est dédié à la 101eme et surtout à la easy company avec 13 hommes ils ont détruit 4 canons qui auraient pu mettre à mal le débarquement sur la plage d'utah.

Club Spagh (3 years ago)
Une merveilleuse ambiance communautaire, des séjours participatifs d’avant-ouverture inoubliables ... en plus de projets brillants. Le Château De Brécourt est une référence pour les membres de notre club suisse. Nous aimons, nous conseillons, nous soutenons (crowdfunding et vie communautaire) ! On y reviendra encore et encore une fois les travaux finis, aussi !

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