Château d'Artois
La Châtelaine
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- La Châtelaine
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Château de La Châtelaine stands in La Châtelaine (Jura), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. No visits are on record for this building.
The ruins of the Château de La Châtelaine stand on a rocky plateau 200 metres above the village of Les Planches-près-Arbois, overlooking the source of the Cuisance river. Founded by the counts of Burgundy and first recorded in 1057, the castle was dismantled by the troops of Louis XI in 1479 following the death of Charles the Bold. Covering more than 5 hectares, the site preserves remains of the keep, the lord's residence and an entire fortified village, including a gate tower, watchtowers and a well. Local legend claims a treasure of golden skittles lies buried within the ruins.
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What to know
- The visit takes place outdoors, among open-air ruins set on rocky terrain.
- Access involves walking on uneven ground, with slopes and cliff edges nearby.
- Some structures, such as the gate tower, are fragile and held up by temporary supports.
- The site combines the castle remains with those of a vanished fortified village, spread over more than 5 hectares.
Where this château is
La Châtelaine · Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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Address
39600 La Châtelaine
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
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- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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