When was Chalain Castle protected?

The site was inscribed as a historical monument by order dated 15 November 1926.

Where is Chalain Castle located?

It stands in Fontenu, in the Jura department.

Château de Chalain

Chalain Castle

Fontenu

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Fontenu

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Château de Chalain stands in Fontenu (Jura), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. No visits are on record for this building.

The ruins of Chalain Castle stand in Fontenu, in the Jura region. Protected as a historical monument since 1926, this site bears witness to the area's fortified past. The remaining structures offer insight into how a fortress was positioned in this Jurassien territory.

What to know

The site exists as ruins, which determines what can be observed on the ground.
No visitor facilities are documented, including access, hours, or admission fees.
A visit requires independent initiative, with no organized structure in place.

Where this château is

Fontenu · Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Fontenu, Jura

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00101878

Frequently asked

When was Chalain Castle protected?: The site was inscribed as a historical monument by order dated 15 November 1926.
What condition is the castle in?: Only ruins remain on the site.
Where is Chalain Castle located?: It stands in Fontenu, in the Jura department.