Plessis-Brion Castle, locally known as Château du Plessis-Brion, lies in the village of Le Plessis-Brion, north east of the town of Compiègne in the Oise department in Picardy region in France.

Plessis-Brion Castle was built in the beginning of the 16th century on the foundations of a medieval predecessor. It is said to be the only remaining Renaissance castle in the Oise department. It was built by Jean de Poumereux, Marquis of Plessis-Brion and Grand Master of Artillery to King Francis I.

In 1524, through marriage, Plessis-Brion Castle went to the Béthune-Chârost family. Between 1598 and 1640 it was owned by Philippe de Béthune, the younger brother of the Duke of Sully, Maximilien de Béthune. It then went to the Collier family who sold it in 1762 to Nicolas de Breda. His descendants owned the castle until 1924.

Plessis-Brion Castle was damaged during World War I but restored in 1920.

I was told that somewhere in the United States a copy of Plessis-Brion Castle was built, probably in the State of New York. I have been searching the internet for a picture of this copy but could not find it. If you have a picture, please let me know.

This is a nice castle. It is privately inhabited but can be visited for a small fee during the summer months when the owners are on holiday. When I came by I was the only visitor and got a small private tour by a nice lady from the village. Photographing the interior was prohibited. It can not be seen from the public road.

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