When was Château Bontemps built?

The castle dates from the early 16th century, a period characterized by Renaissance architecture in France.

What exactly is protected as a historic monument?

The listing protects external structures (facades, roofs, galleries), decorated interior elements (fireplaces, paneling), basements, and archaeological remains beneath the ground.

Château Bontemps

Bontemps Castle

Arbois

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Where: Arbois

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Château Bontemps stands in Arbois (Jura), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Château Bontemps has stood at the heart of Arbois since the early 16th century. Built during this period, it features a central residence with two wings arranged around a courtyard, where galleries still remain. Its listing as a historic monument protects both the visible structures and the archaeological layers beneath the ground and underground levels, which may contain evidence of its past.

What to know

Protected elements include the facades, roofs, basements, and specific interior decorations such as fireplaces and paneling in certain rooms.
The underground levels and archaeological remains on the site are integral to the protection, reflecting the historical importance of the foundations and earlier occupations.
The enclosed garden features a boundary wall and retaining walls that are among the protected heritage elements.

Where this château is

Arbois · Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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25 Rue du Vieux Château, 39600 Arbois

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00102058
Period of construction: first quarter of the 16th century

Frequently asked

When was Château Bontemps built?: The castle dates from the early 16th century, a period characterized by Renaissance architecture in France.
What exactly is protected as a historic monument?: The listing protects external structures (facades, roofs, galleries), decorated interior elements (fireplaces, paneling), basements, and archaeological remains beneath the ground.