Soupir Castle

Soupir Castle, locally known as Château de Soupir, lies in a field next to the village of the same name in the Aisne department in France.

Soupir Castle was a 16th century manor which was rebuilt in the 19th century.

During WW I it was first used as a hospital by the French army. In November 1914, however, it was taken by the Germans and the wounded French soldiers inside became prisoners. The village was subsequently sacked and its population was forcibly evacuated by the German army. The French army managed to retake the castle and village during an offensive that same month.

By April 1917 Soupir Castle served as a command post for the 127th divisional infantry division and the 25th infantry battalion. It was destroyed during fighting that same year.

The ruins of the destroyed castle stood here until 1926 after which they were sold and disappeared. All that remained was this sole portal, dating back to 1908.

This remnant of Soupir Castle can freely be visited but remember that you are on farmland, so be careful not to damage any crops.

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