How old is the château de Frasne-le-Château?

The tower and entrance gate date from the 15th century, while the north facade was built in 1570 in Renaissance style.

Who renovated the château in the 19th century?

Architect Pierre Marnotte carried out major works between 1835 and 1861 for the Magnoncourt family.

Is the château de Frasne-le-Château a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 1946, with additional protection added in 1993.

What remains of the original medieval fortress?

The original 11th century stronghold has entirely disappeared; the current building mostly dates from the 15th to the 19th century.

Château de Frasne-le-Château

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Château de Frasne-le-château stands in Frasne-le-Château (Haute-Saône), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In the Haute-Saône region, the château of Frasne-le-Château stands on the remains of an 11th century stronghold that has entirely vanished. The present U-shaped building combines a 15th century round tower and a square tower with a Renaissance facade built in 1570 for Antoine d'Oiselay. In the 19th century, architect Pierre Marnotte reworked the interiors and raised the structure for the Magnoncourt family, giving the place much of its current appearance.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1946, with the protection extended in 1993.
The protected elements include the tower, the old gatehouse, the north facades and certain interior features such as floors, fireplaces and ceilings.
No verified information on opening hours, prices or access conditions is available for this site.
The building is located in the commune of Frasne-le-Château, in Haute-Saône.

Where this château is

Frasne-le-Château · Haute-Saône · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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1 Rue de l'Église, 70700 Frasne-le-Château

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+39 347 057 9436

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00102171
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

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How old is the château de Frasne-le-Château?: The tower and entrance gate date from the 15th century, while the north facade was built in 1570 in Renaissance style.
Who renovated the château in the 19th century?: Architect Pierre Marnotte carried out major works between 1835 and 1861 for the Magnoncourt family.
Is the château de Frasne-le-Château a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 1946, with additional protection added in 1993.
What remains of the original medieval fortress?: The original 11th century stronghold has entirely disappeared; the current building mostly dates from the 15th to the 19th century.