Can you visit Châteauvieux castle?

No, it is privately owned and the interior is not open to the public.

What remains of the original castle?

Much of the building was destroyed in 1807; mainly facades from the mid 17th century survive, later restored in the 19th century.

Who rebuilt the castle in the 17th century?

Ferdinand de Rye, after buying the land in 1620, restored the castle and strengthened its fortifications.

Where is Châteauvieux castle located?

It stands in the commune of Châteauvieux-les-Fossés, in the Doubs department, on a terrace of the plateau above the Loue valley.

Château de Châteauvieux-les-Fossés

Châteauvieux-les-Fossés

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Châteauvieux-les-Fossés

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Château de châteauvieux stands in Châteauvieux-les-Fossés (Doubs), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

Set on a terrace of the plateau overlooking the valleys of the Raffenot and Vergetolle streams and of the Loue river, Châteauvieux castle has occupied a fortified site since the early Middle Ages. Ruined under Louis XI and rebuilt in the early 17th century by Ferdinand de Rye, it lost much of its structure in a destruction in 1807, before being restored in the second half of the 19th century by the Boiteux family. Now in private hands, it can only be viewed from outside, on a spot that once guarded the salt route facing Châteauneuf.

Written from Château de Châteauvieux (Châteauvieux-les-Fossés)

What to know

The castle is privately owned and cannot be visited inside.
Only the exterior facades, some dating from the mid 17th century, can be seen from around the village.
The site sits on a terrace of the plateau above the Loue valley, so reaching it involves a slight uphill walk.
There are no opening hours, fees or visitor facilities, as this remains a private residence.

Where this château is

Châteauvieux-les-Fossés · Doubs · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

1 Rue Principale, 25840 Châteauvieux-les-Fossés

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown; Mérimée record IA00014495

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Châteauvieux castle?: No, it is privately owned and the interior is not open to the public.
What remains of the original castle?: Much of the building was destroyed in 1807; mainly facades from the mid 17th century survive, later restored in the 19th century.
Who rebuilt the castle in the 17th century?: Ferdinand de Rye, after buying the land in 1620, restored the castle and strengthened its fortifications.
Where is Châteauvieux castle located?: It stands in the commune of Châteauvieux-les-Fossés, in the Doubs department, on a terrace of the plateau above the Loue valley.