Septmonts: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Donjon de Septmonts was rebuilt around 1370, had seven floors, and is now 45 metres high. It is currently open to visitors; admission is free.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Septmonts is planning their stay with the town as their destination.

Culture

The Château de Septmonts served as the summer residence of the bishops of Soissons from the 12th to the 16th century. The Château de Septmonts includes the moats, a complete tower, a tower reduced to half its original height, the ruins of the Renaissance residential building, and the remains of the fortifications. The ruins of a former chapel, sections of the fortification walls, and the moats have also been preserved.

The Salle Saint-Louis is square, with sides measuring 8 m, and has four vaulted sections resting on a central column. The Église Saint-André de Septmonts is classified as a historic monument. Information about visits to the Église Saint-André de Septmonts is available from the town hall and the Association des Amis de Septmonts.

Nature

The park of the Donjon de Septmonts covers 4.5 hectares and was designed for walks. The arboretum in the park of the Donjon de Septmonts contains more than 100 species from all continents.

The walking trail “Autour du donjon de Septmonts” offers panoramic views of the Crise Valley, the château, and the church of Septmonts.

Surroundings

Ecuiry Castle is located in the immediate vicinity of Septmonts. The ruins of the Ancienne abbaye Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, the historic Couvent des Feuillants site, and the historic Ancienne abbaye Saint-Léger site are also located in the area around Septmonts.

More local pages: Bouconville-Vauclair, Coucy-Lès-Eppes, Suzy, Laval-En-Laonnois, Berny-Rivière, Bony, Autreppes, Gandelu

To the higher-level travel overview: Aisne.