Septmonts

Infobox Commune de France
nomcommune=Septmonts
région=Picardie
département=Aisne
arrondissement= Soissons
canton= Soissons-Sud
insee=02706
cp=02200
maire=Jean-Marie Carre
mandat=2001-2008
intercomm= Soissonnais
longitude=3.357778
latitude=49.334444
alt moy= 75m
alt mini= 57m
alt maxi= 161m
hectares= 480
km²= 4,8
sans=501
date-sans=1999
dens=104|

Septmonts is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardie in northern France.

Monuments

Donjon de Septmonts

In the heart of the village lies the remains of the Château de Septmonts, of which the principal remains are of the 14th century donjon or keep. The castle was the country seat of the Bishop of Soissons, probably since the last half of the 12th century and was first built in stone a little before 1242.

Thought to have been inspired by the works of Charles V of France, the 43 metre tall donjon, exemplifies the princely style of the late 14th century, combining both military and residential function.

The donjon is currently undergoing a programme of restoration. The other sights at the chateau include:

* Ditches and walls
* Remains of the Salle St. Louis (13th century hall)
* Remains of the Renaissance bishop's palace
* Verger

aint-André de Septmonts church

The village contains a 15th century church in the flamboyant style.

References

*cite book
last = Mesqui
first = Jean
authorlink =
coauthors =
title = Chateaux-forts et fortifications en France
publisher = Flammarion
date = 1997
location = Paris
pages = 493 pp
url =
doi =
isbn = 2080122711

ee also

*Communes of the Aisne department